The Cincinnati Bengals have placed the franchise tag on one of their star players. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The team designated wide receiver Tee Higgins as the team’s franchise player.

The Cincinnati Bengals don't usually hint at much when announcing roster moves. But the team's revelation of a second franchise tag for Tee Higgins is the new, big exception. Right in the first line of the team's announcement of the roster move is the declaration that the franchise tag has been applied "with the intent of continuing to work toward a long-term deal in Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Bengals are utilizing the franchise tag for the second consecutive season on the same player as wide receiver Tee Higgins has been hit with the tag once again. The