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Tee Higgins’ time with the Cincinnati Bengals appears to be running out as he and the team will not come to terms on a long-term extension by the NFL’s Monday, July 15 deadline for teams to do so with franchise-tagged players, per NFL Media.
Higgins is the sole player of the eight to be tagged this offseason to not receive a new deal. The other seven were Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (four years, $98 million), Giants edge rusher Brian Burns (five years, $141 million, traded from Carolina Panthers after being tagged), Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (four years, $76 million), Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (three years, $70 million), Jacksonville Jaguars edge rusher Josh Hines-Allen (five years, $141.25 million), Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (four years, $84.1 million) and Titans cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (four years, $76.4 million, traded from Chiefs after being tagged).
Higgins signed his one-year franchise tender on June 15. The star wide receiver had been away from the team and did not attend mandatory…
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Author : Tyler Sullivan
Publish date : 2024-07-14 16:12:36
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