Fox Analyst explains why franchise tagging Tee Higgins could have long-term repercussions for the Cincinnati Bengals.

No matter what transpires, the franchise tag opens up many avenues for the Bengals in this particular situation.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow details how the team can overcome its early season struggles and how he looks to improve from a career year in this one-on-one interview.

Carson Palmer demanded a trade in 2010 following his eighth season with the Bengals. He was the No. 1 overall pick in 2003 and won the Hesiman Trophy at USC. The situations would be eerily similar if Burrow had to go down that road.

With the franchise tag window opening this week, one report has already revealed that the Bengals will hit Higgins with a second tag if the two sides can’t reach a long-term agreement. Now, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler has followed up with a bit of a bombshell report: The team will attempt to secure a trio of stars who need new deals — wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins and defensive end Trey Hendrickson — for the long term,