Ja’Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals kick off the season on Sunday against the New England Patriots. But the three-time Pro Bowl receiver is still hoping to get a contract extension before he hits the field in Week 1, in which he calls himself a game-time decision.
Chase has two years left on his contract. Most players on a rookie contract, if extended at all, get their contract done one year before having a chance to reach free agency. Yet, Chase was hoping to secure an extension a year early instead, just as Joe Burrow did in 2023.
So far, no deal, but Chase says he didn’t demand a new contract this offseason in his first time speaking to the media since his holdout started.
On Friday, just two days before the Bengals’ season opener, Ja’Marr Chase spoke with the media, making multiple eye-opening comments
Chase revealed that he did not demand a contract extension this offseason; instead, the team came to him. The Bengals receiver said “staff” told Chase earlier this offseason that he’d get a contract extension this year.
Chase set a deadline for Friday, as in today, to reach a contract extension. But it’s still possible, being that he feels the Bengals aren’t far off in value.
