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

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to keep their three stars on long-term deals, including wide receiver Tee Higgins, even if it takes using the franchise tag again. Let's look at the pros and cons of the Bengals using the franchise tag on Higgins.

Things have been trending toward Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins staying with the team for a few months now. Joe Burrow’s public pressure has been the dominant factor in that analysis, although reports around that time suggesting Higgins doesn’t necessarily want to be a No.