After a disappointing 9–8 finish to their 2024 campaign, the Bengals need to figure out new contracts with several of their core players to keep the band together. Quarterback Joe Burrow has been public about his desire to see all three of Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson return to the team.

For the second offseason in a row, the Cincinnati Bengals will have to figure out what to do with Tee Higgins. Last year, the Bengals used the franchise tag on Higgins. If they want to go that route again,