Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase game-time call amid contract talks; denies he wants a penny more than Justin Jefferson

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Ja’Marr Chase spoke to the media following the Bengals’ Friday’s practice for the first time since last season. Cincinnati’s three-time Pro Bowl wideout said that a possible agreement regarding his contract is “in reach” and said that his status for Sunday’s game against the Patriots will be a game-time decision. Chase said that he will “probably be limited” if he does suit up. 

While his status for Sunday is up in the air, Chase said that he will play this season even if he does not get a new contract. The three-time Pro Bowler has two years remaining on his rookie contract after his fifth-year option was picked up. 

Regarding his contract, Chase clarified two things. He said that he did not ask for an extension this offseason and that the Bengals told him he would get one. Chase also shut down the report that he wants a penny more than what Vikings wideout Justin Jefferson received in his recent extension making him the NFL’s highest-paid wideout. 

“If I wanna beat Justin, I’m gonna beat the shit out of Justin,” Chase said of his former college teammate, via Cincinnati.com. “Not a penny, brother.” 




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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-09-06 17:30:15

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