Tee Higgins says that the Bengals have placed franchise tag on him

Denver Broncos v Cincinnati Bengals CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Tee Higgins #5 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts after a 30-24 overtime victory against the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

March 3, 2025 at 7:35 p.m. UTC

By Jason Owens, Yahoo Sports

Tee Higgins announced on Monday that the Cincinnati Bengals have placed the franchise tag on him.

Higgins' announcement confirms prior reports that the Bengals intended to place the tag on the veteran wide receiver for a second consecutive season.

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