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Bengals Secure Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins with Historic Contract Extensions

The Cincinnati Bengals commit $276 million to their star receivers, solidifying their offensive core but raising concerns about defensive priorities.

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (left) and quarterback Joe Burrow.
Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium on December 28, 2024.
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Overview

  • Ja'Marr Chase signed a four-year, $161 million deal, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, while Tee Higgins secured a four-year, $115 million extension.
  • Quarterback Joe Burrow played a pivotal role in advocating for the extensions, even expressing willingness to restructure his own contract to retain both receivers.
  • Chase and Higgins used their shared agent to strategically negotiate their contracts, ensuring both players' futures in Cincinnati.
  • The Bengals' decision to prioritize offensive spending marks a cultural shift for the franchise but raises questions about addressing defensive weaknesses, including Trey Hendrickson's unresolved contract situation.
  • With Burrow, Chase, and Higgins under contract for the next four years, the Bengals are poised as Super Bowl contenders but face pressure to balance their roster effectively.