It's likely Cincinnati places the franchise tag on the wide receiver, but if they don't, would the Patriots be willing to offer him a big contract?

The franchise tag is a placeholder that could be used for one of three reasons: the Bengals are looking to run it back after missing the playoffs in 2024, they want to buy time to hammer out a long-term extension or they’re considering trading Higgins and don’t want to risk losing him for nothing.

Mike Vrabel and New England Patriots brass descend on Indianapolis this week for an up-close look at prospects and a chance to interview the players the Pats will consider with the No. 4 overall pick. It’s also a chance to mingle with agents before free agency and chat with fellow executives as the trade market picks up.

John Sheeran talks about the latest news that the Cincinnati Bengals are franchise tagging WR Tee Higgins again this year. *This Bengals/Tee Higgins Franchise Tag Situation Is COMPLETELY Different...*

As much as he minced his words when it came to losing games the defense gave away, he still looked like the leader the Bengals needed. If they franchise tag Higgins with the intention of trading him, the not-so-nice side of Burrow could arise.

The NFL will open the window for teams to place the franchise tag on players at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday and here's why it means for the Bengals

Well, it's looking like the Cincinnati Bengals are going to slap a franchise tag on Tee Higgins for the second straight year, which basically eliminates any cha

Tee Higgins has starred with Clemson and the Bengals in his football career, but has it led to a significant net worth early in his career?