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.

Denver Broncos star Patrick Surtain II was highly complimentary of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.

Near the end of the season, serious momentum seemed to suggest the Cincinnati Bengals would be able to keep Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on long-term contracts. Now, a little pushback to the idea has arrived,

The Cincinnati Bengals and All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase enter another offseason of intense contract negotiations. 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 Bengals.

Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson are scheduled to compete in three of the five events in Thursday's Pro Bowl Skills Show.

Duke Tobin didn't hide the challenge associated with trying to re-sign both Cincinnati Bengals star receivers this offseason. Along with re-signing triple-crown winner Ja'Marr Chase, the Bengals will also try to re-sign fellow wideout Tee Higgins, who played last year under the franchise tag.

The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to open contract negotiations again with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who likely is seeking to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. Chase, 24, is

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.

The Cincinnati Bengals had a disappointing 2024 season. Cincinnati finished the regular season 9-8 and barely missed the playoffs. The Bengals finished the regular season strong on a five-game winning streak.

Patrick Daugherty, Denny Carter and Kyle Dvorchak react to Bengals GM Duke Tobin's comments about difficulties keeping Tee Higgins in Cincinnati and examine how it would affect Ja'Marr Chase.

He is joined in all-star offense by Philadelphia's Saquon Barkley and the receiving trio of Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Amon-Ra St.Brown. Rookie Brock Bowers gets the selection at tight end after a record breaking season for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Orlovsky and Sharpe were discussing how incredible it was that one of the league's most potent offenses, involving Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, won't be featuring in the postseason this year. The Bengals ranked sixth in the league in ...