Elsewhere, Tee Higgins was recently hit with the franchise tag, and it’s getting harder to see a long-term extension being hammered out with him, despite the franchise’s public comments that they want to get it done.

No longer appearing likely to extend Ja’Marr Chase and split with Tee Higgins, the Bengals have seen their updated plan — one featuring a hopeful long-term Higgins future in Cincinnati — produce notable progress.

The Cincinnati Bengals are on the verge of agreeing to contract extensions with wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

The Bengals seem to be inching closer toward new contracts with both standout wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

The Cincinnati Bengals are pushing to finalize deals to keep their star receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. NFL Insider Ian Rapport has reported the Bengals are making progress on blockbuster deals for their star receivers.

The Bengals are in the middle of making difficult rosters moves following a second straight non-playoff season. The team recently released veteran offensive lineman Alex Cappa, saw defensive end Sam Hubbard announce his retirement, and re-signed defensive lineman B.J. Hill and tight end Mike Gesicki to new deals.

The Cincinnati Bengals are working to build a roster around Joe Burrow that can make a deep playoff run with hopes of reaching the Super Bowl. A major part of that plan involves securing long-term contracts for star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins,