Tee Higgins Absent from Bengals Minicamp Amid Franchise Tag Dispute

Ja'Marr Chase attends minicamp as he seeks a new contract; Bengals face uncertainty with two star receivers.

Higgins has not signed his $21.8 million franchise tender and is not subject to fines for missing minicamp.
The Bengals denied Higgins' requests for a new contract or trade, leading to his absence.
Ja'Marr Chase, who also seeks a new contract, is attending minicamp to avoid fines.
Chase's contract negotiations are a priority for the Bengals following Justin Jefferson's record deal.
The team has until July 15 to negotiate a new deal with Higgins, with a potential trade still on the table.