The Cincinnati Bengals' mad dash to the postseason ultimately fell short in Week 18, and now an offseason of important decisions looms. The most pressing decision is what to do with Tee Higgins, the star receiver who played out last season on a franchise tag as negotiations with the franchise over a new deal turned ugly.
Superstar quarterback Joe Burrow has made it abundantly clear on several occasions that he wants Higgins by his side for the long run, but the Bengals have been historically loath to hand out big deals, a reputation they've failed to shake even after giving Burrow a $275 million contract in 2023.
