Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals and pay Higgins

Could latest Ja'Marr Chase update impact Bengals keeping Tee Higgins?
The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to use the franchise tag on wideout Tee Higgins to try and keep their offensive trio of Higgins, Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase intact. However, the situation could get even more complicated with NFL insider Jordan Schultz reporting Chase will command at least $40 million per year on his next contract extension.
Bengals sound fated to pay up huge on Ja'Marr Chase's contract extension
The Cincinnati Bengals couldn’t get a deal done with star wide rececieer Ja’Marr Chase before last season and will pay for it this summer. Pay for it, meaning somewhere possibly in the neighborhood of $40 million per year. According to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, the near-miss then means the Bengals pay up big now:
Bengals Seeking Long-Term Deals For Ja’Marr Chase, Trey Hendrickson
In addition to retaining Tee Higgins, the Bengals aim to sign Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson to long-term deals. More at Pro Football Rumors.
Ja'Marr Chase expected to be highest-paid receiver in NFL
Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is likely to become the league's highest-paid player at the position. So, what does that mean for Cincinnati?
NFL analyst seriously doubts if Bengals can get Ja'Marr Chase deal done
Chase’s extension was always going to check in above the $35 million average annual value of Justin Jefferson and likely in the $40 million AAV range. Cincinnati’s job, then, is to get the guarantees right — which likely means big numbers after Year 1. They don’t usually do that, but did for Joe Burrow, so they might need to make another exception.
Insider Reveals How Much Ja'Marr Chase Will Likely Demand In Contract
The Cincinnati Bengals could’ve signed Ja’Marr Chase to a contract extension last season. They usually drive a hard bargain, and they didn’t change their tactics for their superstar wide receiver. Now,
NFL rumor reveals obscene cost for Cincinnati Bengals to finalize a Ja’Marr Chase extension
A new NFL rumor suggests the Cincinnati Bengals are going to crush the previous receiver contract record in a new
Insider claims Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase could become NFL’s first $40 million WR
When the Cincinnati Bengals were unable to come to a long-term extension with superstar wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, it started a very dangerous game in “The Jungle.” If Chase showed up and showed out,
Bengals Face $40M Hurdle in Ja’Marr Chase Contract as Joe Burrow Sends Clear Message to Front Office
Ja'Marr Chase is fresh off chasing a historic Triple Crown season (127 receptions, 1,708 yards, 17 touchdowns)! The post Bengals Face $40M Hurdle in Ja’Marr Chase Contract as Joe Burrow Sends Clear Message to Front Office appeared first on EssentiallySports.
Watch: Best of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase Mic'd Up at 2025 Pro Bowl Games
There were plenty of fun moments from this past weekend's Pro Bowl Games. Check out some inside Mic'd Up action from Joe ...
Joe Burrow tells Ja'Marr Chase at Pro Bowl that mascot Blue was talking to him
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw a first-quarter touchdown pass to teammate Ja'Marr Chase during Sunday's Pro Bowl Games ...