Tee Higgins Signs Franchise Tag Amidst Bengals' Contract Uncertainty
Higgins aims for a Super Bowl with Cincinnati while Ja'Marr Chase's contract talks remain unresolved.
- Higgins signed the franchise tag to avoid prolonged speculation and focus on the season.
- Bengals owner Mike Brown cited salary cap constraints as the reason for not extending Higgins' contract.
- Ja'Marr Chase's contract negotiations are postponed, raising concerns about potential locker room tension.
- Higgins is determined to stay healthy and contribute significantly after an injury-plagued season.
- Joe Burrow's massive contract extension impacts the team's ability to secure long-term deals for other key players.