Higgins, 26, graduated from Oak Ridge in 2017, playing both football and basketball. He also had his jersey number retired in 2019 and is inducted into the Oak Ridge High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Higgins quickly turned Fury's head, but as his bond with Hague deepened, he decided to end things with Higgins. Despite the drama, Hague and Fury's relationship flourished.

"This," he said, "is for pops, too." Higgins' father, Eric, spent most of Tee's life in prison, but was released to see his son play for the Bengals before passing away in 2022.

Higgins' father, Eric, spent most of Tee's life in prison, but was released to see his son play for the Bengals before passing away in 2022. "One of the lowest points of my life, because I was ...

Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase both landed massive contract extensions from the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, and a recent change that Higgins made may have had a significant impact on the ...

Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals, who was franchise-tagged again, reacts after a 30-24 overtime victory against the ...

Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals, who was franchise-tagged again, reacts after a 30-24 overtime victory against the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2024 Getty Images ...

While Monday’s tag was a development in Higgins’ journey to a massive deal, it wasn’t the conclusion. The Bengals remain “intent” on signing Higgins long-term after applying the tag.

If the Bengals can’t reach a contract with the 26-year-old Higgins before July 15, his salary for the 2025 season would be $26.2 million.

Currently, Higgins would be paid $26.2 million for the 2025 season if they are not able to reach a long-term pact, which they didn’t last offseason. There is a July 15 deadline to get the deal ...

The Cincinnati Bengals again aren’t letting Tee Higgins hit free agency. The Bengals have placed the franchise tag on Higgins ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, the team announced.

If the two sides don’t come to an agreement before July 15, Higgins would play on the tag number of $26 million. It’s unclear if the Bengals and Higgins are close on a long-term deal.