The Cincinnati Bengals want to keep Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins together for as long as possible. Everyone understands that. So, too, should everyone understand that it can only happen i

On one hand, Burrow is getting $55 million per year. On the other hand, he might have to watch more than a few quality teammates come and go as the Bengals struggle to put enough talent around him to get the Bengals the first Super Bowl win in franchise history.

The Bengals already gave Burrow a massive extension. Now they need to re-sign other important players such as Chase and Higgins. Star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson isn’t eligible for free agency until 2026, but working out an extension for him would make sense, too. The Bengals have around $46 million in salary cap space, per Ove r TheCap.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow plays a pivotal role in the team's offseason plans. The franchise actively seeks his input on retaining key offensive weapons, particularly wide receiver Tee Higgins, who signed a one-year $21.8 million deal with the team in June.

CINCINNATI — PFF's Dalton Wasserman dropped one free agent that each NFL team needs to keep this offseason and Tee Higgins took the Bengals' top spot. Higgins is coming off a strong campaign with 73 catches for 911 yards and 10 touchdowns (career-high) playing on the franchise tag.

The Cincinnati Bengals have a big choice to make about their team. They need to think about free agency and how to make their defense better.

Joe Burrow's public attempts to encourage the Cincinnati Bengals to keep both of their star wide receivers don't seem likely to pay off. Per ESPN's

Pro Football Focus (PFF) has identified three potential landing spots for Higgins: the Washington Commanders, New England Patriots, and Las Vegas Raiders.

Ja’Marr Chase recently became the sixth wide receiver in NFL history (in Super Bowl era) to win the Triple Crown. He led the league in receptions (127), receiving yards (1,708), and receiving touchdowns (17).

The two have already discussed the team's outlook entering February.