The Cincinnati Bengals have secured four-year extensions for star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, ensuring that quarterback Joe Burrow will have his top targets for the foreseeable future. Chase will become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, earning $161 million with $112 million guaranteed, while Higgins will receive a $115 million extension. Chase led the league in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches last season, becoming just the sixth wide receiver in the Super Bowl era to achieve the receiving triple crown.
Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin expressed his priority to make Chase one of the highest-paid players in the league, highlighting his exceptional talent and performance on the field. Higgins, a second-round pick in 2020, has been a consistent performer for the Bengals, with at least 900 receiving yards in four of his five seasons.
The Bengals are also working towards an extension with All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, despite him seeking permission to seek a trade. Hendrickson led the league in sacks last season with 17.5. Tobin emphasized the team’s commitment to rewarding their players for their abilities and adding to the team’s success. The goal is to maintain a high payroll and low dead money while keeping key players in Cincinnati. The team finished 9-8 last season but missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year, and they are hopeful that the extensions for Chase, Higgins, and potentially Hendrickson will contribute to future success for the franchise.
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