Whereas a number of notable star huge receivers throughout the NFL have gotten profitable contract extensions this summer time, even after holding out of group practices, one continues to be ready.
Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals has been holding out of practices for many of the summer time, and he hasn’t gotten his extension but.
He doesn’t simply wish to receives a commission — he needs to receives a commission extravagantly, as he reportedly needs to be the highest-paid wideout within the NFL, or at the least tied with Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings, per Across the NFL.
Bengals, Ja’Marr Chase proceed talks about contract that may tie Chase as NFL’s highest-paid WR or giving him one cent greater than Justin Jefferson, per @RapSheet https://t.co/M4EHnD6IVi pic.twitter.com/GSpBPKVgy6
— Round The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) August 28, 2024
Followers will doubtless scoff at this demand, as Chase is excellent however no Jefferson.
Jefferson is taken into account by many to be the most effective huge receiver within the league, and he acquired a four-year, $140 million extension in June.
He had simply 1,074 yards and 5 touchdowns final season, as a hamstring harm restricted him to 10 video games, however his 10.74 receiving yards per recreation was second within the NFL behind solely Tyreek Hill.
Chase, in the meantime, was merely twelfth in receiving yards per recreation, and general, he totaled 100 catches, which was additionally twelfth within the league.
The Bengals are hoping to get again to contender standing this season after accidents to quarterback Joe Burrow knocked them out of the operating for the Vince Lombardi Trophy final yr.
If they arrive to an settlement with Chase, the Bengals will doubtless have an actual shot a toppling the two-time defending Tremendous Bowl champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs someday in January.
