The Cincinnati Bengals have placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins, a source told ESPN on Monday.
The deadline for teams to use the franchise or transition tag is March 5.
In January, quarterback Joe Burrow said he expected Higgins, who like Burrow was drafted in 2020, to be back with the Bengals in 2024.
"It's no secret, our relationship," Burrow said. "I expect Tee to be back. I think that's the sentiment in the locker room. We all want Tee back.
"We know what kind of player he is.