Matt Levine works as a contributing writer for Newsweek based in California. His expertise is in covering the NBA but he also covers multiple other sports. He has been with Newsweek since 2024. He graduated in 2021 with a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Louisiana State University. You can get in touch with him by emailing [email protected] and you can find him on X at @Levine1445.
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The Cincinnati Bengals have placed the franchise tag on star-wide receive Tee Higgins for the second straight season. The two sides will now try to work out a long-term extension or find a trade that would send Higgins out of town.
The franchise tag will be for $26.2 million this season.
The Bengals have informed Tee Higgins that they intend to place the franchise tag on him for a second straight year, per source.
Cincinnati’s preference remains to get a long-term deal done with their wide receiver. pic.twitter.com/Ff6V7txL83
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 13: Tee Higgins #5 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up prior to an NFL game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 13, 2024 in East… EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 13: Tee Higgins #5 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up prior to an NFL game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 13, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
