All indications are the Bengals and Higgins want to avoid a tag. But that second tag number would check in below the likely $30 million or more in average annual salary he could earn on the open market from another team.

The Cincinnati Bengals intend to place the franchise tag on Tee Higgins for the second consecutive season, according to a report from James Rapien of Bengals Talk.

The NFL's franchise-tag window is open, so let's look back at who recent players who have proven their worth on the tag.