NFL free agency is heating up as the NFL Combine approaches next week, leading to potential deals being lined up for free agents. The Cleveland Browns are in a prime position with 26 free agents on their roster, thanks to a flexible salary cap that has even more wiggle room with the exploding news.
One player many had their eye on, Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins, has been franchise-tagged by the Bengals for a hefty $21.8 million. While the Bengals still have the option to negotiate with other teams for Higgins, they may have to part with other key players like DT DJ Reader, WR Tyler Boyd, CB Chidobe Awuzie, and tackle Jonah Williams to manage their finances.
This could open the door for the Browns to target Reader and Boyd as potential free agents, as the Bengals may need to strip down their roster due to financial constraints. With QB Joe Burrow already locked into a massive deal and WR Ja’Marr Chase set for free agency next year, the Bengals’ roster could look drastically different in the coming years.
Stay tuned to see how these moves play out as free agency kicks into high gear in the NFL.
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