Contract estimate for Ja’Marr Chase: How might the Bengals extend his deal?

There is ample evidence of the rivalry between Justin Jefferson of the Vikings and Ja’Marr Chase of the Bengals.

The former LSU teammates have a history of lighthearted banter during their NFL careers, with each saying they’re the finest wide receiver in the game. It follows that Chase would not object to receiving a second contract following Jefferson.

Consequently, it stands to reason that Chase would probably reset the wide receiver market. Jefferson is also qualified for a new contract when he enters the fifth year of his option in 2024.

When asked if Jefferson needed to sign his second agreement before him, Chase said with a laugh. “Hell yeah.” “I’m simply taking in what’s in front of me at the moment.”

After three NFL seasons, Chase, the fifth overall choice in the 2021 draft, is eligible for an extension this offseason. The three-time Pro Bowler has more than 1,000 receiving yards every year. He set an NFL rookie record in the Super Bowl era with 1,455 yards in his debut campaign, which was topped this year by Puka Nacua of the Rams (1,486 yards). Despite backup quarterback Jake Browning playing for over half of the season, Chase had 100 receptions for 1,216 yards and seven scores in the previous campaign.

Given his youth and the expanding wide receiver market, Chase might push for $35 million a year, with the the Raiders’ Davante Adams ($28 million) and Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill ($30 million) now leading the wide receiver market in terms of average annual value. When Adams and Hill signed their record-breaking deals, they were, respectively, 29 and 28 years old. Chase is only twenty-three.

According to Spotrac, Hill has the greatest guaranteed money at signing in the league ($52.53 million), but Cooper Kupp of the Rams has the highest total guarantees ($75 million). Chase is expected to surpass those goals as well.