The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to open contract negotiations again with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who likely is seeking to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. Chase, 24, is entering the final season of his rookie deal and is coming off a season in which he won the receivers' triple crown,

Near the end of the season, serious momentum seemed to suggest the Cincinnati Bengals would be able to keep Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on long-term contracts. Now, a little pushback to the idea has arrived, courtesy of anonymous NFL executives.

Duke Tobin didn't hide the challenge associated with trying to re-sign both Cincinnati Bengals star receivers this offseason. Along with re-signing triple-crown winner Ja'Marr Chase, the Bengals will also try to re-sign fellow wideout Tee Higgins, who played last year under the franchise tag.