
The Cincinnati Bengals are facing questions about their long- and short-term financial plans on a regular basis. With quarterback Joe Burrow constantly putting public pressure on the team to re-sign all his best teammates, every move the team makes is going to be under extra scrutiny over the next few seasons. Especially if they chose not to pay some of their most high-profile talent.
Star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase will be a free agent after this coming season. Tee Higgins, who requested a trade before last season, was the team's second-leading receiver and is probably going to end up playing one more season under the franchise tag.