Bengals Prioritize Future with Ja'Marr Chase Amid Contract Uncertainty

Team owner Mike Brown emphasizes commitment to securing wide receiver's long-term deal, despite timing challenges.

Mike Brown states the Bengals will 'bend over backwards' to extend Ja'Marr Chase's contract.
Chase's extension is complicated by the recent high-value contract of teammate Joe Burrow.
The Bengals have some financial flexibility due to Chase's rookie deal, which includes a fifth-year option.
Chase did not participate in voluntary workouts but attended mandatory minicamp.
Chase is expected to use Justin Jefferson's record-breaking deal as a benchmark for his contract.