Cincinnati Bengals Want To Keep Wide Receiver

NFL Franchise Tag Deadline Looms, Tee Higgins Requesting Trade

Cincinnati Bengals Want to Keep Wide Receiver

Potential Teams in the Running for Higgins

The NFL's 2024 deadline for teams to extend franchise-tagged players will pass at 4 pm today. All but one player has signed their tender, with Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins being the lone exception. Higgins requested a trade after failing to reach a long-term deal with the Bengals. Despite Higgins' request, the Bengals remain determined to keep him on their roster. They franchise-tagged him, but Higgins is reportedly disappointed by the team's lack of willingness to extend his contract. NFL executives believe the Bengals could trade Higgins for a first-round draft pick. However, the Bengals have made it clear that they have no plans to let him go. If Higgins is traded, several teams could be interested in acquiring him. The Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings are among the potential landing spots for the star wide receiver. The NFL's franchise tag deadline is a significant moment in the league calendar. It forces teams to make a decision about whether to extend or trade their franchise-tagged players. In the case of Tee Higgins, it could be a significant turning point in the Bengals' franchise.