The Cincinnati Bengals not only want to hold their best receiver Ja’marr Chase in the NFL, they also want to set a record.
Wide Receiver Ja’marr Chase goes to his fifth and last contract year at the Cincinnati Bengals. A condition that the team would like to correct as soon as possible. This was confirmed by Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin at his press conference as part of the scouting combine in Indianapolis/Indiana on Tuesday. He even made a clear announcement.
Tobin said: “Yes, will always be our priority. He will be the best paid non-quarters back in the league. We are there. Let’s put it in!”
In the previous year, both sides had negotiated a new contract, but in the end without result. In the meantime, Chase was the entire training camp and only returned to training and game operations at the start of the season. However, this did not detract from his services, because in the end he still won the receiving triple crown and led the league with 127 receptions for 1700 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Justin Jefferson as a reference for the chase contract
If Tobin is right, the Bengals must top Minnesotas Justin Jefferson’s contract. The one had signed an extension over four years and $ 140 million in the previous year. $ 110 million are guaranteed. Chase is said to be an average of $ 35 million, which Jefferson receives per year.
The emphasis is on the average annual salary, since the Bengals generally do not include any guarantees beyond the first year in contracts for non-quartersbacks. A fact that could be a hindrance in the negotiations.
“He will be paid very well,” emphasized Tobin. “What the details look like is negotiated between its representatives and us. But I will not make the individual details of the contract public. We are ready to do the necessary to achieve the agreement. There is a framework hold.”
In addition, Tobin explained that you also want to extend with Wide Receiver Tea Higgins, who becomes free agent, and Edge Rusher Trey Hendrickson. However, both will also want to be paid at the market level. And the Bengals are not known for taking over excessive money for individual players.