Ja’Marr Chase is among the wideouts eligible for a new deal who elected to remain absent from his team’s OTAs. The Bengals Pro Bowler is in attendance for Cincinnati’s mandatory minicamp, however. The likes of CeeDee Lamb (Cowboys) and Brandon Aiyuk (49ers) have set themselves up for fines by choosing to skip out on minicamp, but Chase has elected to take the opposite route. … [Read more...] about Ja’Marr Chase Attending Bengals’ Minicamp
WR Pharoh Cooper Announces Retirement
Pharoh Cooper did not play in 2023, and he will not pursue a comeback this summer. The veteran receiver/return specialist announced his retirement on Monday. Cooper entered the league with the Rams in 2016, and he showed promise in the return game as a rookie. His follow-up campaign proved to be the best of his career on special teams, as he racked up 1,421 all-purpose yards … [Read more...] about WR Pharoh Cooper Announces Retirement
Latest On Bengals, WR Ja’Marr Chase
The most recent update on the Ja’Marr Chase contract situation indicated he and the Bengals would wait for Justin Jefferson‘s extension to be signed before working out their own. With that important domino having now fallen, Chase’s status will again garner attention. Jefferson met his target of topping all non-quarterbacks with respect to AAV on his Minnesota pact ($35MM). … [Read more...] about Latest On Bengals, WR Ja’Marr Chase
Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals Extension Talks In “Holding Pattern”
As the Bengals navigate the Tee Higgins situation, they have another star wideout who’s awaiting some financial security. Ja’Marr Chase is now eligible for an extension, and when the Bengals opened their organized team activities on Tuesday, the receiver was not in attendance. [RELATED: WR Ja’Marr Chase Not At Bengals’ OTAs] While Chase’s absence is surely connected to his … [Read more...] about Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals Extension Talks In “Holding Pattern”
Bengals, Tee Higgins Have Not Discussed Extension Since Early 2023
Although the “deadlines spur action” disclaimer applies, no signs point to the Bengals reaching an extension with Tee Higgins by the July deadline. Higgins stands alone among this year’s tagged contingent, as the seven franchise players and transition-tagged Kyle Dugger have since been locked up long term. With Ja’Marr Chase the priority for the Bengals at wide receiver, … [Read more...] about Bengals, Tee Higgins Have Not Discussed Extension Since Early 2023