Bengals Sign Tee Higgins, Ja'Marr Chase to Historic Extensions

The Cincinnati Bengals have finalized significant contract extensions for wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, totaling $276 million. Chase's four-year, $161 million deal makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, featuring $112 million in guaranteed money. Higgins, who played the 2024 season on a franchise tag, has signed a four-year, $115 million extension, with the first two years guaranteed, making him the highest-paid WR2 ever. Both players are crucial to the Bengals' offensive strategy and have expressed excitement about their new contracts, signaling the team's commitment to maintaining a strong roster around quarterback Joe Burrow. The extensions come as the Bengals aim to build a competitive team while managing significant salary cap implications. Coach Zac Taylor emphasized the importance of rewarding top talent to enhance the team's dynamic passing attack.