But the numbers and comments from those involved show there is a pathway if the Bengals want to try to keep their star trio together. Building

Could Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins emulate Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt soon? A few years ago, Watt overruled his own agents and went to Steelers brass and agreed to his long-term extension, while reps thought they might be able to get more money out of the situation.

Following Monday night's win over the Cowboys, Bengals star wideout Ja'Marr Chase said that he wishes he could "sign Tee myself" when asked about teammate Tee Higgins' future with the team. Chase can't do that,