Overview
- The Bengals placed the franchise tag on Tee Higgins, setting his salary at $21.8 million for the 2024 season.
- Higgins, who has been a key player for Cincinnati, expressed his desire to remain with the team for multiple years.
- The franchise tag decision comes amid significant salary cap considerations, with Joe Burrow's record extension and Ja'Marr Chase's impending deal.
- This marks the first franchise tag of the 2024 NFL offseason, highlighting Higgins' importance to the Bengals' offense.
- Negotiations for a long-term contract with Higgins are ongoing, but the franchise tag allows Cincinnati to retain him for at least another season.