"Bengals' Franchise-tagged WR Tee Higgins Requests Trade"

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has requested a trade after the team failed to engage in talks about a long-term contract extension. Despite being franchise-tagged for the upcoming season, Higgins expressed disappointment over the lack of progress in negotiations. The move comes just before the NFL's legal tampering window opens, signaling potential upheaval for the Bengals. This follows a similar request from offensive tackle Jonah Williams last year, although the team did not entertain it.