The All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase appears to be the next to go. Negotiations between the organization and Chase’s representation, according to executive vice president Katie Blackburn, “haven’t started” yet.
According to Cincinnati Enquirer’s Kelsey Conway, Blackburn stated, “That’s sort of the next thing is just to piece together some of those things to consider and give it some thought.” “As I have stated, I am unable to predict where any of it will end up. However, we’re going to research it and see what we can learn in order to try and find a solution that would work best for the club.”
This is a worrying development because Chase, who was selected fifth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, has established himself as one of the league’s top wide receivers. Cincinnati cannot afford to lose him.
With 268 receptions in the last three seasons, the 24-year-old
In addition, after receiving the franchise tag, fellow wide receiver Tee Higgins has asked to be traded. His tenure with the Bengals may be coming to an end, but they don’t appear to be interested in considering the request.
Cincinnati needs to go above and beyond to ensure that Chase is satisfied if that is the case. Not that the three-time Pro Bowler wouldn’t ask for a trade as well, but the team’s main goal ought to be keeping him off the free market.
The Bengals might be holding out to see what kind of offer the Minnesota Vikings make to All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who is about to earn a contract extension that might reset the market. After that is finished, it might offer the structure for Chase’s agreement.
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