You be the judge of the latest Joe Burrow meme that Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase posted online after the AFC North team applied the franchise tag to fellow pass-catcher Tee Higgins on Monday: It was Higgins himself who broke news that he will remain with the Bengals through at least the 2025 season with the franchise tag.

The Cincinnati Bengals have entered a pivotal offseason in which the team faces difficult decisions with multiple key players needing to get paid. Wideout Ja’Marr Chase is going to get his bag after playing out the fourth year of his rookie deal.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ pursuit to extend receiver Tee Higgins did not end on Monday, but a day ahead of the franchise tag deadline, they afforded themselves some breathing room. By tagging Higgins, Cincinnati ensured that he’ll be under contract for next season.

But looking beyond those names is important for fans – and even more so for a Bengals front office attempting to make sure another prime season of Joe Burrow doesn’t go to waste. Hence prioritizing tight end Mike Gesicki,

The contract saga between the Cincinnati Bengals and Tee Higgins resembles a rollercoaster. One second, Joe Burrow's public assault on the franchise makes it seem like a long-term deal is inevitable.

Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow has made it crystal clear how he wants the Cincinnati Bengals to approach this offseason. Do whatever it takes to ensure that wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and wide receiver Tee Higgins are Bengals long term.

After missing the playoffs yet again in 2024, the Cincinnati Bengals have several important decisions to make thie offseason in order to make star quarterback Joe Burrow and the team's fanbase happy.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1), quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) take the field as captains for the coin toss before the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Saturday,

Ja’Marr Chase is giving the Bengals some side-eye. Cincinnati’s star receiver posted a photo Monday to his Instagram Story of quarterback Joe Burrow displaying some serious side-eye with a “What?” caption while tagging fellow receiver Tee Higgins after Cincinnati used the franchise tag on Higgins on Tuesday.

While there were some reports that the Bengals planned to franchise tag Higgins for a second straight year, director of player personnel Duke Tobin told reporters on Tuesday that

That's what happens when you have generational talents like Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase and difference-making superstars like Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson. It will be a massive disappointment if this nucleus doesn't capture at least one Lombardi Trophy before the guys start hanging their cleats and shoulder pads up.