Bengals apply franchise tag on WR Tee Higgins

Bengals use franchise tag on Tee Higgins, remain far apart on Ja’Marr Chase deal: Sources
For the second straight season, Bengals use the franchise tag on Higgins, while they hope to ink a long-term pact with both he and Chase.
Ja'Marr Chase reacts to Cincinnati Bengals franchise-tagging Tee Higgins
Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. "My understanding is the two sides at this time are not close to a long-term deal," ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter said Monday on "NFL Live.
Ja’Marr Chase’s curious reaction to Bengals franchise tagging Tee Higgins
It’s possible that he may be a little confused by the Bengals using the franchise tag on Higgins when they’ve stated their hope of signing him to a long-term deal. A franchise tag can be a temporary placeholder before a long-term deal, but it can also just be a one-year contract.
Ja’Marr Chase posted a telling response to the Bengals tagging Tee Higgins
While Ja'Marr Chase continues to negotiate an extension in Cincinnati, he wasn't pleased to see his teammate Tee Higgins receive the franchise tag.
Report: Bengals 'Not Even Close' in Contract Talks With Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson
CINCINNATI — The Bengals are hoping to sign Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson to long-term contracts in the near future. Ari Meirov shared the latest on negotiations and it doesn't sound like anything is imminent.
The Bengals foolishly painted themselves into a corner with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins
That's what happens when you have generational talents like Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase and difference-making superstars like Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson. It will be a massive disappointment if this nucleus doesn't capture at least one Lombardi Trophy before the guys start hanging their cleats and shoulder pads up.
Photo: Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase Posts Joe Burrow Meme After Tee Higgins Franchise Tag
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Ja'Marr Chase Reacts to Bengals Tagging Tee Higgins With Telling Instagram Story
The Cincinnati Bengals placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins on Monday for the second year in a row. The franchise tag will prevent Higgins from reaching from free agency as the Bengals intend to "work toward a long-term deal in Cincinnati" with Higgins.
Bengals Executive Offers Major Update on Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins Contracts
Cincinnati Bengals executive Duke Tobin has offered a massive update on the team's progress with contracts for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Bengals to 'reward' Ja'Marr Chase as NFL's highest-paid non-QB, give update on Tee Higgins contract situation
The Cincinnati Bengals are poised to dole out a lot of money this offseason with wide receiver Tee Higgins, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson all seeking new contracts.  Higgins,
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