Bengals WR Tee Higgins reportedly signs 21.8M franchise ta

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Wide receiver has signed his franchise tag with the and will make $21.8 million for the 2024 season.Cincinnati placed the franchise tag on Higgins in February, but Higgins later requested a trade before failing to report for the team's voluntary OTAs.Higgins totaled 42 receptions for 656 yards and five touchdowns in the 12 games he appeared in last season. He mi sed five games due to a hamstring injury. He previously reeled in 74 receptions for 1,000-plus yards in both 2021 and 2022.ADVERTISEMENT Meanwhile, Bengals superstar wideout and three-time Pro Bowler is taking part in walk-through practices and team meetings Mookie Wilson Jersey at mandatory minicamp but isn't fully practicing as he seeks an extension.As for recent receiver extensions, signed a four-year, $140 million extension ($110 million guaranteed) with , signed a four-year, $120 million extension with , signed a three-year, $84.8 million extension with and signed a three-year, $96 million extension with , which also recently signed to a three-year, $75 million extension.The Bengals are coming off a 9-8 season where they mi sed the playoffs for the first time since 2020 after quarterback suffered a season-ending wrist injury in November. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League Cincinnati Bengals Tee Higgins Zack Wheeler Jersey