The Cincinnati Bengals have placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins for the second straight year.
Higgins announced the news Monday by posting on X, “tag.”
The Bengals later announced the move, stating they did so “with the intent of continuing to work toward a long-term deal in Cincinnati” with Higgins.
Higgins’ franchise tender would pay him $26.2 million for the 2025 season if he’s unable to agree to a long-term contract with the Bengals by the July 15 deadline for such deals.
Teams have until Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET to place the franchise tag on pending free agents.
