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Bengals Rush to Secure Tee Higgins Before Deadline

2/18/2025

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Summary

Bengals Pursue Higgins

The Cincinnati Bengals are racing against the clock to lock in wide receiver Tee Higgins with a long-term deal before the March 4 franchise tag deadline. If talks stall, they may resort to tagging him again, ensuring a hefty $26.1 million. Meanwhile, extensions for stars Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson are also on the table as the team navigates salary cap hurdles.

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Burrow Renegotiates Contract

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is willing to renegotiate his impressive $275 million contract to help secure long-term deals for vital teammates Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Trey Hendrickson. As Burrow's hefty $46.3 million cap hit approaches in 2025, the team is under pressure to keep its star players amidst looming salary cap hurdles.

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Historical Context

The Cincinnati Bengals, founded in 1967 by Paul Brown, have a rich history of ups and downs. They reached the Super Bowl in 1981 and 1988 but faced a 14-year playoff drought post-1990. Recent success, including back-to-back AFC Championship games, highlights their resurgence in the NFL landscape.

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Bengals Pursue Higgins

The Cincinnati Bengals are racing against the clock to lock in wide receiver Tee Higgins with a long-term deal before the March 4 franchise tag deadline. If talks stall, they may resort to tagging him again, ensuring a hefty $26.1 million. Meanwhile, extensions for stars Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson are also on the table as the team navigates salary cap hurdles.

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