Ja'Marr Chase Now NFL's Highest-Paid Receiver

Ja'Marr Chase, star wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, has become the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history after leading the league in receptions, yards, and touchdowns in the 2024 season and achieving the rare 'triple crown.' Chase predicted that an NFL receiver will surpass 2,000 yards in a single season within the next three years, citing himself and Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson as the top candidates to break Calvin Johnson's 1,964-yard record. He attributes the increased likelihood of this milestone to the NFL's 17-game schedule and highlighted the strong competition from receivers such as Cooper Kupp and Tyreek Hill. Chase also described his vision of the 'perfect' wide receiver, combining the skills of all-time greats. Further reflecting his rising profile, Chase is now featured on limited-edition cereal boxes with other NFL stars. The Bengals are depending on his continued dominance to return to the playoffs in 2025 after a disappointing previous season.