Pro Football Rumors

Last week, it was reported that the Bengals and wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who have been negotiating a contract extension for months, would not reach an agreement prior to the club’s regular season opener. At the time, it was still a bit unclear whether the parties could continue their talks during the season. That now appears unlikely. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the … [Read more...] about Bengals, WR Ja’Marr Chase Unlikely To Discuss Extension During Season

The Bears got good news surrounding the knee injury that knocked Rome Odunze out of Sunday’s season opener. Per Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, the rookie wide receiver suffered a Grade 1 knee sprain, the “best-case scenario” for the team and player. Odunze suffered his MCL injury while blocking for Velus Jones Jr. during a fourth-quarter screen pass. The rookie stayed in the … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Bears, Walker, Murray, Bosa

Despite some optimism that the Bengals and star wideout Ja’Marr Chase would finalize an extension prior to today’s regular season opener against the Patriots, that is not expected to happen, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Chase, who was listed as questionable for the New England contest due to an illness, is active, although veteran NFL reporter James Palmer says that the three-time … [Read more...] about Bengals, WR Ja’Marr Chase Will Not Agree To Extension Prior To Week 1

Here are all the NFL’s minor transactions for Saturday, including the gameday callups leading into the first Sunday of the 2024 season: Atlanta Falcons Elevated: WR Chris Blair, CB Kevin King Buffalo Bills Elevated: OL Will Clapp, DE Kameron Cline Chicago Bears Elevated: DE Byron Cowart, LS Scott Daly Cincinnati Bengals Elevated: WR Kendric Pryor Cleveland … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 9/7/24

A breakthrough in the case of Ja’Marr Chase and the Bengals could be imminent. The fourth-year wideout said on Friday (via team reporter Geoff Hobson) an extension is “in reach.” While Chase added that he is prepared to play this season without an extension in hand (h/t Jay Morrison of Pro Football Network), that update points to a deal being distinctly possible before Week 1. … [Read more...] about Ja’Marr Chase: Bengals Extension ‘In Reach’