Report: Bengals are trying to sign Tee Higgins long term

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(02-24-2024, 12:17 AM)QueenCity Wrote:

Source: The #Bengals informed star WR Tee Higgins that they are franchising him.

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My question why so quickly?  They had time to work out a deal....

Sign and trade is definitely on the table now

1. It isn't official yet. Guys cannot officially be tagged until Tuesday. 

2. You can still negotiate the longer contract after tagging someone. And I am sure we will continue to try to get a long term deal done. 

As to why do it so early? Why wait? Make it clear, both to Tee, his jerk agent, and other teams he will be in stripes next year. WR2 does not have to be on the front burner for the FO. We have clarity on our working cap number and can go forward. If a deal gets done, the number will get better, not worse.