The biggest rumors around the Cincinnati Bengals at the scouting combine right now hinge on the contract fates of star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. When it comes to Higgins, a new report hints that the Bengals have made a key decision before the franchise tag deadline.

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The Cincinnati Bengals and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase are currently talking about a contract extension for the second straight offseason. Unfortunately, the latest update from an NFL insider doesn't paint a rosy picture.

Among other things, Chase highlighted that epic 2019 season from Mike Thomas with the New Orleans Saints which featured 149 catches for 1,725 yards and nine touchdowns on 185 targets. “I had that many targets,” says Chase, who was targeted 175 times on his 127 catches. “I have to catch it more. Be like Mike Thomas.”

The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to use the franchise tag on wideout Tee Higgins to try and keep their offensive trio of Higgins, Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase intact. However, the situation could g

The possibility loomed last offseason that Ja’Marr Chase would sign an extension making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. The Bengals are well aware of the fact that will be required this time around to secure his future beyond 2025.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is looking to reset the market and become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league.

Director of player personnel Duke Tobin made it clear this week that the club intends on signing Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson to new multi-year contracts. The earlier the deals come together,