The narrative is slowly swinging back in a positive direction for the Cincinnati Bengals and star wideout Tee Higgins. During the early bits of the scouting combine, word went out that a team like the New England Patriots isn't all that interested in Higgins anymore.

New England Patriots No Longer Pursuing Cincinnati Bengals Star Receiver Tee Higgins in Free Agency. The Bengals plan on using the franchise tag on Higgins by the March 4 deadline.

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The Bengals value Joe Burrow's opinion and the quarterback has been consistent in his stance that the team should re-sign Tee Higgins.

We break down the feasibility of Cincinnati's ambitious plan to lock up its star trio — and what that would mean for the rest of the team.

Tuesday evening, Cincinnati Bengals fans had reason to believe that Tee Higgins would be staying put. With uncertainty surrounding the future of the Bengals’ elite wide receiver duo—Higgins’ looming free agency and Ja’Marr Chase’s impending mega-extension—fans clung to the optimistic tone set by Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin.

With the market set to open on March 12, some NFL stars are potentially on the move, including Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. The veteran wideout has been with the Bengals since being selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, joining quarterback Joe Burrow .