The future for Tee Higgins with the Cincinnati Bengals remains bleak. As of now, the franchise-tagged star is just trying to get back on the field after missing a second set of games due to another soft-tissue injury this season.

Wide receiver Tee Higgins is reportedly considered a huge long shot to re-sign with the Cincinnati Bengals in free agency during the offseason. According

The Bengals are hoping that Tee Higgins can suit up for their Week 11 contest against the Chargers.

Wide receiver Tee Higgins is in danger of missing his fourth straight game due to a quad injury suffered in practice, while offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is still battling back from an injury of his own. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor advised caution when asked about the fact both guys participated in an early-week walkthrough.

The Bengals are listing wide receiver Tee Higgins as doubtful for Thursday night’s massive game against the Ravens in Week 10 on Amazon Prime. Bengals are listing WR Tee Higgins as doubtful for Thursday night’s game against the Ravens. pic.twitter.com/g2LBpfzCw5

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the expectation leaguewide is that Bengals WR Tee Higgins will depart in free agency this offseason. Fowler notes the people he’s talked to feel strongly there’s little to no chance Higgins remains in Cincinnati,

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With Ja’Marr Chase still on a rookie contract and Joe Burrow‘s extension not set to produce lofty cap numbers until 2025, the Bengals took advantage of circumstances to use the franchise tag on Tee Higgins.

The Cincinnati Bengals have been without Tee Higgins for the past three weeks, which is looking like clear foreshadowing for the future. Higgins, who was given the franchise tag this past offseason following the expiration of his rookie contract,