There was understandable outrage when the Cincinnati Bengals announced their intention to use the franchise tag on Tee Higgins for a second time. One year of forcing Higgins to stay in stripes on a guaranteed deal was one thing—two years feels excessive.
Most players would push back against this, but Higgins has been silent on the issue, leading many to believe an extension could be in the works. With no definitive news either way, we have to assume the Bengals will tag him.
It’s not ideal, but it’s not the end of the world, either.