Chase has one year remaining on his rookie deal in which he is set to earn $21.5 million. He's however targeting the title of the NFL 's highest-paid wide receiver, which would surpass his former LSU teammate, Justin Jefferson, who currently earns $35 million annually with the Minnesota Vikings.
Now more than ever before, professional athletes are engrained in the fashion world. Last week in Paris was no different. One of the athletes that we saw popping out at a bunch of events was Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.
After not being able to agree on a new deal ahead of last season, the Bengals and Chase will now resume negotiations. Chase is entering the final year of his rookie deal with the
The problem is that the Bengals can, and perhaps will, squat on Chase at $21.8 million for 2025, the franchise tag for 2026, and possibly a second tag for 2027. He could let it play out and hit the market in 2028. But that’s three seasons away. He’ll be 28. And he’ll bear the risk of a significant injury impacting his value.
The latest update on where the Bengals stand on the idea of keeping Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase together in Cincinnati.
Joe Burrow's public attempts to encourage the Cincinnati Bengals to keep both of their star wide receivers don't seem likely to pay off. Per ESPN's
CINCINNATI — Duke Tobin doesn't sound very optimistic about Cincinnati's chances of keeping Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase under contract for years to come. He discussed the "hard" task of pulling that off with The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway.
Cincinnati's director of player personnel noted he's expecting the two sides can come together to reach a deal.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has effectively admitted he likely won’t win MVP this year despite his spectacular season. Fans can be able to forgive Ja’Marr Chase, then, for wondering aloud if somebody else might win the award this year.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss why the Bengals could be in for a lengthy contract negotiation with Ja'Marr Chase, including potential salary points and how the prior contract could harm the Bengals.
The Bengals have to pay their stars this offseason. Joe Burrow commented on the future of multiple players during the Pro Bowl games on Thursday night.