As the Bengals look to climb back into Super Bowl contention, the re-signing of Higgins will be a significant decision for the franchise. If Higgins were to make the move and join

There was understandable outrage when the Cincinnati Bengals announced their intention to use the franchise tag on Tee Higgins for a second time. One year of forcing Higgins to stay in stripes on a guaranteed deal was one thing—two years feels excessive.

The franchise tag isn't as widely used as it once was, but there are still a few teams that will utilize it to keep a high-end player on board. Players such as wide receiver Tee Higgins, quarterback Sam Darnold and tight end Trey McBride have all been rumored as possible franchise tag candidates.