Bengals Beat: Becoming more clear team moves on from WR Tee Higgins

The Bengals would like to get receiver Ja’Marr Chase signed to a second contract at some point, though it’s unlikely to happen this season.

It’s become more and more clear, however, that the team is planning to move on from Tee Higgins after 2024.

Related players: Jermaine Burton

Fantasy Impact: 

Higgins signed his franchise tender in June and the two sides unsurprisingly did not reach a long-term deal by last week’s deadline. On Monday, Bengals owner Mike Brown noted the salary cap when explaining why Cincinnati has not signed Higgins to an extension, the story went on to say. For those in dynasty leagues, or for those who just like to look ahead, the rookie Burton could be the one who eventually slides into the WR2 role if in fact the Bengals move on from Higgins after this season.

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