The Cincinnati Bengals seemingly need to preserve their contract negotiations with star receiver Ja’Marr Chase from hitting Brandon Aiyuk-levels of dramatic.
The excellent news is the workforce is aware of precisely what Chase is in search of on his subsequent contract, in accordance with NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport. That might make it simpler to come back to some type of an association earlier than the season begins on Sept. 8 in opposition to the New England Patriots.
“My understanding is that the 2 sides are nonetheless discussing a long-term extension, that, if he acquired it,” Rapoport mentioned , “would make him both tied for the highest-paid receiver with Justin Jefferson, or beating Justin Jefferson by one cent, which I imagine is the objective by Ja’Marr Chase.”