Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals and pay Higgins

Ja'Marr Chase expected to be highest-paid receiver in NFL
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is likely to become the league's highest-paid player at the position.According to Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the 2024 triple crown winner will command at least $40 million annually on his next contract.
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:
Insider claims Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase could become NFL's first $40 million WR
After failing to come to a new deal with the Bengals last fall, Ja'Marr Chase could become the NFL's first $40 million WR in 2025.
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.
Report: Ja'Marr Chase to 'Command' $40 Million Per Season on Next Contract
Ja'Marr Chase isn't looking to let the Bengals off the hook for not signing him to an extension last offseason. Fox Sports's Jordan Schultz reported this week that Chase is looking for $40 million per season on a new deal.
Bengals' Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins get contract update from NFL Insider
The Bengals have two contract updates regarding Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase according to NFL insider James Palmer.
Ja’Marr Chase Eyeing $40MM AAV
According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, Chase is expected to command at least $40MM per year on his next deal. This average annual value would easily put the WR atop his position, and it would even rival some QB contracts.
Bengals planning long-term contracts for Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Trey Hendrickson, per report
Up to this point, the Cincinnati Bengals have failed to secure three of their top players on long-term contracts, with Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson all angling for new deals. Behind closed doors,
Ja’Marr Chase Could Force Bengals Into $40 Million Decision
The Cincinnati Bengals ' 9-8 finish in 2024 disappointed fans of the team and the sport. Watching the Bengals come within one win of the playoffs was painful, especially when it felt like the team wasted a career year for quarterback Joe Burrow and pass rusher Trey Hendrickson.
Report: Bengals aim for long-term deals with Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Trey Hendrickson
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports that the Bengals will attempt to sign three key players to long-term deals: receiver Ja’Marr Chase, receiver Tee Higgins, and defensive end Trey Hendrickson. Trying and doing are two different things, of course. Last year, they tried to sign Chase. And while the dollars made sense, the structure did not.
Ja'Marr Chase Rumors: Bengals WR Expected to Land $40M AAV Contract amid Higgins Buzz
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