Bengals Face $40M Hurdle in Ja’Marr Chase Contract

NFL rumors: Ja'Marr Chase was initially 'willing' to sit out games for new Bengals contract
Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had reports that he was willing to sit out games for a new contract with the team.
'Got A Chance To Show More Of My Game' - Ja'Marr Chase Breaks Down Best NFL Season
I got a chance to show more of my game." Chase was close to signing a contract extension last offseason, but that didn't happen and the price just went up heavily for the Bengals front office. He's earned every penny on a new extension as arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL.
Ja'Marr Chase Rumors: Bengals WR Expected to Land $40M AAV Contract amid Higgins Buzz
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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.
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.
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.
Joe Burrow confident Bengals can keep WRs Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins: 'We all want to stay together'
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow expressed confidence in the organization as top wideouts Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins enter the offseason seeking long-term deals.
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?
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 Rumors & News: Ja’Marr Chase, Matthew Stafford, Travis Kelce (2025 Fantasy Football)
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Former LSU receivers were big winners at 2025 Pro Bowl Games
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Former LSU receivers dominated the NFL in 2024, so it wasn't surprising they also made a big impact at the Pro Bowl Games.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase catches 3 TD passes but AFC loses to NFC in Pro Bowl
“It is definitely great to see the guys having fun out here, scoring touchdowns, just making big plays. That’s what ... Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase scored three times, including a 45 ...