In a surprising move, the Cincinnati Bengals are planning to use the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins.

On the one hand, it shouldn't be surprising that the de facto GM of the Bengals would caveat in that way. He isn't going to openly announce they'll pay Higgins ... hosted the Press Pass Podcast ...

The Bengals ... to say they won't need him is the furthest thing from the truth. "Tee is a need, yes,” Joe Burrow said last month (H/t Sports Illustrated) during a press conference.

He praised Zac Taylor and the Bengals organization. He had great things to say about Cincinnati, discussed his defensive scheme and made it clear that he didn't plan on taking any time off—even ...

After watching the Eagles' pass rush lead the way to a rout of the Chiefs, the Bengals know what needs to be done.

Burrow’s home was burglarized in December while the Bengals star was on the field facing the Cowboys. Joe Burrow celebrates after the game-winning touchdown pass to Tee Higgins during the ...

And then there’s Tee Higgins ... position daily,” he said during his pre-draft press conference. For all the talent and athleticism of Higgins, Vrabel may be looking for predictable guys ...