The free agent period for players to sign with new teams will officially open on March 12, and with no extension in place or franchise tag yet to be used by the Cincinnati Bengals, wide receiver Tee Higgins is set to join that group.

After falling one win shy of reaching the Super Bowl, the Washington Commanders could be in a pretty good spot to potentially make another deep playoff run in 2025 depending on how free agency plays out.

The Washington Commanders have long been linked with Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins, but what would the franchise have to give up to get the receiver?

The Washington Commanders and Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. With the Bengals star in line for a bumper new deal, Cincinnati is reportedly thinking of placing the franchise tag on Higgins, and while that wouldn't end Washington's chances of securing his services,

Spotrac.com has Higgins' market value at $25.4 million APY - maybe a five-year deal worth $125 million plus. But now comes a new wrinkle.

With the market set to open on March 12, some NFL stars are potentially on the move, including Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. The veteran wideout has been with the Bengals since being selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, joining quarterback Joe Burrow .

The Washington Commanders need wide receiver help this offseason. The Commanders have only two receivers currently under contract for 2025, but fortunately, one of those is Terry McLaurin. However, McLaurin and quarterback Jayden Daniels need more help,

The Washington Commanders need to add an upgrade at the wide receiver spot in 2025 as the team looks to build around Jayden Daniels. One NFL analyst sees the Commanders coming away with a prized wide receiver in free agency.

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The Commanders had one of the better passing offenses in the league last year, but it could get much better this offseason.