Inside: Your primer on the NFL’s franchise tag: how it works these days, why one star is likely to receive it and its controversial history. Plus, meet the league’s youngest staff members. This article is from Scoop City,

The franchise tag has been a subject of debate in the NFL for years, with some calling it unfair and unethical. Still, with the Cincinnati Bengals placing the franchise tag on Tee Higgins for a second time,

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to keep their three stars on long-term deals, including wide receiver Tee Higgins, even if it takes using the franchise tag again. Let's look at the pros and cons of the Bengals using the franchise tag on Higgins.

Cincinnati is also faced with extending Ja’Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson. Plus, the Matthew Stafford situation, Minnesota’s QB decision and more in Albert Breer’s midweek notes.