The Bengals are facing a challenging offseason as they try to keep their star wide receiver duo of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins together. While they’re prepared to make Chase the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league, Higgins’ situation is more complex.
Chase is coming off a historic season and is in line for a massive payday. The Bengals seem willing to pay him what he’s worth, which is great news for Bengals fans.
However, Higgins is a free agent, and he might be looking for an opportunity to be a No. 1 receiver elsewhere. The Bengals could use the franchise tag to keep him for another year, but that could create tension and lead to a messy situation down the road.
The Bengals are in a tough spot. They want to keep both Chase and Higgins, but they also have to be mindful of the salary cap and their long-term plans. It’ll be interesting to see how this situation plays out and whether the Bengals can keep their dynamic duo together.
