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Tee Higgins, Bengals won’t reach agreement on long-term extension by NFL’s July 15 deadline, per report

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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