The first major offseason domino for the Cincinnati Bengals has fallen, as the team officially designated wide receiver Tee Higgins as a franchise player. This move will likely keep Higgins in Cincinnati through next season, at least.
Now, the Bengals will be tasked will adding some additional free agents in order to bolster the rest of the roster around their offensively talented trio of Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Higgins.
Plus, with wide receiver Tyler Boyd also headed for free agency, Cincinnati could potentially use an additional pass-catching target for quarterback Joe Burrow to complement Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Hunter Henry could be a realistic target in this scenario. Henry is one of the better tight ends that will be available in free agency, and he has a track record of productive play. He had over 40 receptions and 400 receiving yards in each of his last six campaigns, and he was on the receiving end of six touchdown tosses last season, which demonstrates the fact that he’s still a viable red zone target
