Bengals unlikely to extend WR Higgins this season

Higgins declined a contract extension offer from the Bengals during the offseason.
Per team policy, the Bengals will not negotiate new contracts during the regular season.
Higgins is expected to become a free agent after this season.
The star wide receiver has had two 1,000-yard seasons in his three years with Cincinnati.
The Bengals could use the franchise tag on Higgins to retain negotiating rights.