Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals still plan to make Ja'Marr Chase highest-paid non-QB, set big asking price for Tee Higgins, per report
The Bengals are in the middle of making difficult rosters moves following a second straight non-playoff season. The team recently released veteran offensive lineman Alex Cappa, saw defensive end Sam Hubbard announce his retirement, and re-signed defensive lineman B.J. Hill and tight end Mike Gesicki to new deals.
Ja'Marr Chase delivers simple hint at future contract with the Bengals
The decision to extend Ja'Marr Chase should be simple for the Cincinnati Bengals. But just in case the team forgot, Chase has a simple message for the franchise.
Ja'Marr Chase appears to send message to Bengals during free agency
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was likely watching NFL free agency right along with fans and had something to say as it unfolded. Over on Instagram, Chase posted a story that featured the text "know your worth, then add tax," which is a pretty pointed statement given his current contract extension saga with the team.
Ja'Marr Chase Posts Cryptic 'Know Your Worth' Photo Amid Bengals Contract Rumors
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Bengals: Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins contract drama takes a turn
Hence, the Bengals taking some serious heat for not getting contracts done earlier. It's still great news that an insider thinks both deals will get done, but the cost of doing so continues to go up by the day, which isn't ideal with the Trey Hendrickson situation unresolved and other needs across the roster.
How Myles Garrett’s new deal with Browns impacts Bengals, Ja’Marr Chase
At the NFL combine two weeks ago, Bengals director of personnel Duke Tobin said the Bengals are prepared to make Chase the highest-paid non-quarterback. With Garret now resetting the market as the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL, the Bengals will have top Garrett’s contract to back up their words.
The Bengals foolishly painted themselves into a corner with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins
That's what happens when you have generational talents like Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase and difference-making superstars like Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson. It will be a massive disappointment if this nucleus doesn't capture at least one Lombardi Trophy before the guys start hanging their cleats and shoulder pads up.
NFL Network's Rapoport: Bengals probably get deals done for Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: "Ja'Marr Chase is in an unbelievable place. It's gonna sting for the Bengals, but I really think they get it done."
Report: Bengals 'Not Even Close' in Contract Talks With Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson
CINCINNATI — The Bengals are hoping to sign Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson to long-term contracts in the near future. Ari Meirov shared the latest on negotiations and it doesn't sound like anything is imminent.
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'Know your worth then add tax': Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase sends message with Instagram post
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase sent a message by posting to Instagram Monday evening, a picture of the words, ...
Trey Hendrickson contract saga for Bengals gets recurring theme
The contract standoff between the Cincinnati Bengals and star defensive end Trey Hendrickson seems to get hourly updates at this point, especially with trade rumblings from differ ...
What we learned from the Bengals’ first few days of free agency
Typically, the first two days of free agency are when teams are most active. The Bengals will continue to add to their roster as the year goes on, but the majority of the bigger moves a team will make ...
‘Worst front office in NFL history’ – Fans fume as Ja’Marr Chase contract delay costs Bengals $20million and counting
Cincinnati Bengals fans are in a frustratingly familiar situation — sweating on the futures of their star players. Quarterback Joe Burrow was tied down on a five-year contract worth $275 ...
Bengals free agent agrees to join Colts on open market
The Cincinnati Bengals brought back Samaje Perine in free agency but will need to look elsewhere for depth behind him.
Bengals GM Learns Harsh Lesson in Why You Never Negotiate in Public
Ja’Marr Chase’s extension was already going to be expensive, but Duke Tobin might have talked himself into a corner.