Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow has made it crystal clear how he wants the Cincinnati Bengals to approach this offseason. Do whatever it takes to ensure that wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and wide receiver Tee Higgins are Bengals long term.

The Cincinnati Bengals suffered a disappointing 2024 season, missing the playoffs after entering with expectations of a deep run. Star quarterback Joe Burrow putting forth an MVP-caliber effort and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase winning the Triple Crown wasn't enough for the Bengals to sneak into the

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow felt confident at Super Bowl 59 that his teammate, Ja'Marr Chase will return to the team next season.

The Bengals designated Tee Higgins "as the team's franchise player, with the intent of continuing to work toward a long-term deal in Cincinnati."

The Bengals value Joe Burrow's opinion and the quarterback has been consistent in his stance that the team should re-sign Tee Higgins.

Defensive end Trey Hendrickson and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase ... Here's how Chase reacted to Higgins getting franchise-tagged again. Chase posted a picture of quarterback Joe Burrow giving ...

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) dance after Chase scored a touchdown in the 4th quarter to beat the Dallas Cowboys in Monday Night Football at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, December 9, 2024. / Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Bengals plan to make Ja'Marr Chase one of the highest-paid players in the NFL, which puts Tee Higgins' future in limbo.