What the Bengals do with Tee Higgins remains to be seen, but there’s not nearly as much, if any mystery with fellow wideout Ja’Marr Chase.
One way or another, the Bengals are keeping Chase for the foreseeable future, thanks in large part to having him under contract for two more years once his fifth-year option is picked up, followed by the potential use of the franchise tag.
That’s how the Bengals have some leverage on their side going into what’s expected to be a record-breaking deal for Chase, who should become one of, if not the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver at some point in 2024.