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The future is quickly looking brighter for the Cincinnati Bengals, who have been mired in a disappointing season so far. Cincinnati kept its playoff hopes alive after defeating the Cowboys on Monday night. After the game, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gave an optimistic response when asked about receiver Tee Higgins’ future with the team.
Higgins is playing this season under the franchise tag after he and the Bengals were unable to come to terms on an extension this past offseason. Burrow, though, feels that things will be different this time around.
“We don’t know, but those discussions are ongoing,” Burrow said. “I’m confident that I think we’re gonna be able to do what it takes to bring Tee back. I know that I’m gonna do what it takes to get him back, and so is he. We’ve had those talks. Those are gonna be off-season discussions, but I think we’re excited about that opportunity.”
Burrow’s comments made their way back to Higgins, who said he never ruled out returning to Cincinnati. Higgins did reportedly request a trade after the Bengals initially franchise tagged him…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-12-10 06:15:00
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