"Bengals Secure Future with Franchise Tag for WR Tee Higgins"

The Cincinnati Bengals plan to use the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins for the 2024 season, with an expected fully guaranteed amount of around $21.8 million. Despite battling injuries, Higgins proved to be a reliable target for quarterback Joe Burrow, recording 656 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 11 games. The Bengals now have until mid-July to negotiate a long-term deal with Higgins, as they aim to maintain their talented core for the upcoming season.