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If the Bengals can't reach an agreement with Turner before the season, Fowler believes the franchise tag could become a legitimate possibility next offseason.
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Bengals may use franchise tag on Turner next offseason if no deal reached before Week 1.

The Bengals face a complicated salary cap situation with enormous financial commitments already made to Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, plus other important players needing new contracts in coming years. Fowler suggests Cincinnati could follow the 'Jessie Bates Blueprint' by using the franchise tag on Turner next offseason if no long-term deal is reached before the season, allowing the team to bridge the gap and evaluate Turner's performance over another year before committing to a massive defensive investment.

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