Ja'Marr Chase's Contract Dispute Puts Week 1 Status in Doubt

Bengals star wide receiver misses practice amid ongoing negotiations for a record-setting extension.

Chase has two years left on his rookie contract but seeks a deal matching top-paid receivers.
Coach Zac Taylor initially expressed confidence Chase would play Week 1 but later retracted.
Chase's absence from practice is not injury-related, emphasizing the contract standoff.
The Bengals risk starting the season without their top receiver if a deal isn't reached soon.
Chase has been a key player for the Bengals, with over 1,000 receiving yards each season.