The Cincinnati Bengals are set to bring back one of the NFL's top wide receiver tandems in Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in 2025. The way the franchise has gone about it, however, has rubbed its players the wrong way.

The top statistical receiver in Bengals history thinks the team is disrespecting Tee Higgins by franchise-tagging him in consecutive seasons. Chad Johnson made those comments on ESPN's First Take Tuesday after the team tagged Higgins Monday with the intent to keep working toward a long-term deal.

Former Bengals great Chad Johnson calls out the team for applying the franchise tag on WR Tee Higgins.

The Cincinnati Bengals continue to take some heat for the Tee Higgins franchise tag. Some of it comes from franchise greats, too. Chad Johnson, appearing on ESPN's "First Take" after the news of a second Higgins franchise tag hit the airwaves,

A Cincinnati Bengals franchise legend thinks the team is making a big mistake in its handling of Tee Higgins. Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson

The Cincinnati Bengals are set to bring back one of the NFL's top wide receiver tandems in Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in 2025. The way the franchise has gone about it, however, has rubbed its players the wrong way.

Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor member and former receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson appeared on ESPN throughout the morning Tuesday, and shared his opinion about the team's decision to place the franchise tag on receiver Tee Higgins for the second time.

The top statistical receiver in Bengals history thinks the team is disrespecting Tee Higgins by franchise-tagging him in consecutive seasons. Chad Johnson made those comments on ESPN's First Take Tuesday after the team tagged Higgins Monday with the intent to keep working toward a long-term deal.

Chad Johnson looks back fondly on his time with the Cincinnati Bengals, and with good reason. Johnson played in Cincinnati for 10 seasons, making six Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams.Johnson is rightfully regarded as a Bengals legend,

The Cincinnati Bengals want to keep Tee Higgins around. However, they might not believe in him in the long-term. At least, that’s the message they’re sending him right now, according to Chad Johnson.

It was only a matter of time after the Cincinnati Bengals announced they would likely use the franchise tag on Tee Higgins for a second year in a row for them to pull the trigger, which they did on Monday.

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