The Cincinnati Bengals’ de facto GM agrees with Joe Burrow, wants the team to get deals done with Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson.
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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.
The Cincinnati Bengals have become one of just two teams - along with the Kansas City Chiefs - to utilize the franchise tag for a player in 2025.
The Cincinnati Bengals are facing a tough decision amid securing deals for stars Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson.
• The stadium issue only adds to an all-time pressure cooker this spring. For a while, the Bengals have been negotiating an extension of the lease that expires in 2026 with the county. The club must decide if it exercises the first of five, two-year, rolling extensions on the lease by June 30.