The Cincinnati Bengals positioned themselves to retain one of Joe Burrow's favorite targets after applying the franchise tag to wide receiver Tee Higgins, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, who provided more information:
Higgins was limited to 12 games in 2023 but remained an effective target in the passing game. He caught 42 passes for 656 yards and five touchdowns, his 15.6 yards per reception a career high.
After the season drew to a close, Burrow and head coach Zac Taylor both spoke highly of Higgins and said they hoped he'd stick around in Cincinnati:
The feeling was mutual for Higgins.