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Bengals Great Chad Johnson Says Tee Higgins Franchise Tag Is 'Disrespectful'
The Cincinnati Bengals are set to bring back one of the NFL's top wide receiver tandems in Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in 2025. The way the franchise has gone about it, however, has rubbed its players the wrong way.
'Disrespectful': Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson slams Bengals for franchise-tagging Tee Higgins
It's disrespectful," Johnson said on "First Take." "The first year? Alright, you tagged me? OK, you want me to bet on myself to see if I can repeat it and do it again. The second time you tag me is like when you like a girl and you're interested in her,
Chad Johnson Not Happy With 'Disrespectful' Move By Bengals
Chad Johnson looks back fondly on his time with the Cincinnati Bengals, and with good reason. Johnson played in Cincinnati for 10 seasons, making six Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams.Johnson is rightfully regarded as a Bengals legend,
Chad Johnson Says Bengals Are Being Disrespectful To Tee Higgins
The Cincinnati Bengals want to keep Tee Higgins around. However, they might not believe in him in the long-term. At least, that’s the message they’re sending him right now, according to Chad Johnson.
Bengals Legend Chad Johnson Calls Latest Tee Higgins Franchise Tag 'Disrespectful'
The top statistical receiver in Bengals history thinks the team is disrespecting Tee Higgins by franchise-tagging him in consecutive seasons. Chad Johnson made those comments on ESPN's First Take Tuesday after the team tagged Higgins Monday with the intent to keep working toward a long-term deal.
Tee Higgins’ Mom Bashes Bengals After Cincinnati Uses Franchise Tag on Star WR for 2nd Offseason in a Row
The Cincinnati Bengals have made some questionable decisions during the 2025 NFL offseason. In 2024, despite arguably the best passing season of Joe Burrow’s career, the team missed the playoffs, finishing with a bottom-five defense in the league.
Chad Johnson and Ja’Marr Chase aren’t happy about Bengals tagging Tee Higgins instead of getting a deal done
It was only a matter of time after the Cincinnati Bengals announced they would likely use the franchise tag on Tee Higgins for a second year in a row for them to pull the trigger, which they did on Monday.
Chad Johnson blasts Bengals over 'disrespectful' Tee Higgins decision
A Cincinnati Bengals franchise legend thinks the team is making a big mistake in its handling of Tee Higgins. Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson appeared on ESPN’s “First Take” Tuesday and suggested that the team’s decision to tag Higgins for a second straight year was “disrespectful.
Tee Higgins' Mom Sends Clear Message To Bengals This Offseason
The Cincinnati Bengals placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins for the second straight year, and many fans and analysts aren't happy about it. Former Bengals receiver Chad Johnson recently called the team out for not getting a long term deal done with Higgins,
Bengals great shreds Cincinnati for Tee Higgins franchise tag
The Cincinnati Bengals continue to take some heat for the Tee Higgins franchise tag. Some of it comes from franchise greats, too. Chad Johnson, appearing on ESPN's "First Take" after the news of a second Higgins franchise tag hit the airwaves,
Bengals legend calls out team over Tee Higgins decision
A Cincinnati Bengals franchise legend thinks the team is making a big mistake in its handling of Tee Higgins. Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson
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