The New England Patriots can react to the latest update about Tee Higgins by turning to $60 million WR Chris Godwin in 2025 NFL free agency.

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

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) catches a pass inside the 5-yard line as Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) defends in overtime of the NFL game at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. / Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The New England Patriots must improve their roster heading into next season, and an analyst laid out a plan to do it.

The Cincinnati Bengals are poised to dole out a lot of money this offseason with wide receiver Tee Higgins, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson all seeking new contracts.  Higgins,

Per Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Bengals are expected to franchise-tag wide receiver Tee Higgins before the window closes on March 4 at 4 p.m. ET. After tagging Higgins, the Bengals would have until July 15 to sign the 26-year-old to a long-term deal.

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.

Houston oddly restructured Diggs' deal right after trading for him, allowing him to become a free agent this year. Unfortunately for Diggs, he tore his ACL in Week 8. That injury, coupled with his age (he'll turn 32 in November) makes him a risky signing despite his productive past.