Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase contract may not be imminent

Jul 22, 2024

A contract extension for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase may not be imminent, team president Mike Brown indicated Monday.

At the team's annual media luncheon, Brown was asked whether negotiations will continue into the regular season. While the longtime head executive said, "opportunities can arise unexpectedly" and the team is open to agreeing to a deal if it is right for the club, conditions aren't currently ideal to sign Chase to a contract extension as veterans prepare to report for camp on Tuesday.

Related players: Tee Higgins

Fantasy Impact:

Both Chase and Higgins are looking for new contracts. There have been a few reports out about Chase today, and earlier there was one that said the team will "bend over backwards" to keep Chase in Cincy. Brown added Chase is "the next one" to get signed and "he knows that," however it doesn't sound like it will happen soon.

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Long list here, but this is what I’ve gathered:

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Fantasy Impact:

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Fantasy Impact:

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Fantasy Impact:

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