Monday is the deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term contracts with their teams, and it looks like Dee Higgins will pass without extending his stay with the Bengals.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Higgins will not sign Multi-year contract with the team. Higgins signed his franchise tag last month and was guaranteed $21.816 million under the terms of the tag.
If so, Higgins will be the only Player of the Year to play on a tag. Jaguars edge rusher Joshua Hines-Allen, Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madupuik, Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., Bears cornerback Jaylen Johnson, and Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. signed long-term contracts. Jarius Snead has signed new contracts after being traded to his new clubs.
Patriots safety Kyle Tucker received the lone transition tag and also signed a long-term contract.
Higgins has no contract to become a free agent after the 2024 season. Fellow wideout Ja’Mar Chase is also set to sign a new contract, meaning the upcoming season will be Higgins’ last in Cincinnati.
