Ja’Marr Chase contract: Bengals WR still not practicing, team intensifies efforts to sign star, per reports

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The wide receiver market has caught fire this offseason, especially over the last week. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb became the No. 2 highest-paid receiver with a four-year, $136 million deal that includes $100 million guaranteed. Just days later, San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk agreed to a four-year extension worth $120 million. Is Ja’Marr Chase next?

According to a new report from ESPN, the Cincinnati Bengals have intensified their efforts in recent days to get a deal done with Chase, and get him back on the practice field since he’s been “holding in.” Jeremy Fowler said the deal will be “well above $30 million per year on average.” 

The Athletic reported Chase was at practice in street clothes on Monday as Cincinnati prepares for its Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots. It remains to be seen if Chase will play this weekend without a new deal or not.  

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Author : Jordan Dajani

Publish date : 2024-09-02 21:22:28

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