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The Orange and Black Insider Bengals Podcast: Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins getting PAID

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HUGE news for the Bengals, as they are seemingly wrapping up two big contracts for both of their star wide receivers towards the beginning of free agency.

A moment a year-plus in the making has reportedly arrived. League sources close to Sports Illustrated’s James Rapien say the deals for Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are “done” and official signings are just a formality at this point.

It’s great news for the Bengals organization and a big relief for what was becoming an uninspiring start to their 2025 free agency period. The deals are reportedly going to be around a $70 million annual average value, with the team locking up its core three offensive stars for the long-term.

We’re going to catch you up on things and talk about the deals on a brief Saturday episode of The Orange and Black Insider! Join us for the live show at 8:15 p.m. ET, or catch it on your favorite platform afterward.

This episode is brought you in part by FOCO, the “Fans Only Company. One of their upcoming releases is a very special one, not only because of the players featured, but in the fact that it is a limited release of only 75 in production. Check out the Ja’Marr Chase/Carl Pickens Rookie of the Year bobblehead for pre-release purchase here.

Check out our podcasts here on CJ, the Bleav in Cincy podcast feed, Spotify, Amazon, our YouTube channel, and as always, on iTunes!

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/3/...ast-jamarr-chase-and-tee-higgins-getting-paid

 

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Can you guess this Bengals wide receiver in today’s in-5 trivia game?

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Hey Bengals fans! We’re back for another day of the Cincy Jungle in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

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Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/3/16/24386991/sb-nation-bengals-daily-trivia-in-5

 

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Ja’Marr Chase contract breakdown as he becomes the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history

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The Bengals front office kept their word.

The Cincinnati Bengals have officially given contract extensions to both Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase, per Jordan Schultz.

The Bengals officially giving Higgins a long-term extension is a massive step forward for the front office (even if it took way too long), and Chase has officially become the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.

Ian Rapoport reported on Friday that the Bengals were very close to extending the two wide receivers, while James Rapien reported Saturday that the deals are effectively done.

Schultz broke the news Sunday night with the official contract numbers, and the Bengals PAID their guys what they deserve.

Schultz reported that Ja’Marr Chase had signed a four-year extension worth $161 million with $112 million guaranteed.

YES, the Bengals have given Chase $112 million guaranteed, an insane but well-earned number for a guy who was arguably one of the 10 best NFL players last season.

Paired with his rookie contract’s fifth-year option — set to be $21 million — it comes out as Chase being under contract for the next five years at $182.816 million.

As Kelsey Conway notes, Chase significantly beat out the contract his good pal Justin Jefferson got from the Minnesota Vikings in terms of annual salary at $40.2 million to go with $2 million more in guaranteed money.

Finally, Joel Corry notes how the Bengals and Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are the only NFL teams to pay two wide receivers $25 million annually.

The Cincinnati Bengals have officially bent the way they do things to keep Joe Burrow, Chase, and Higgins together for years to come.

Hello Super Bowl window, it is great to see you again!!!

The #Bengals were informed tonight that Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were accepting their offers. The parameters were ironed out on Saturday. The players notified the team on Sunday night. An official announcement will be made this week. https://t.co/dOBTlqYZ7m

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 17, 2025​

the Bengals are 21-10 (.677) the last 3 years when the trio of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase & Tee Higgins all play

the Bengals are 9-10 (.474) in all other games

a .677 win rate would be the #6 best record in the NFL behind:

#1 Chiefs .784
#2 Eagles .765
#3 Bills .740
#4 Lions…

— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) March 17, 2025​

WHO DEY!!

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/3/...paid-non-qb-in-nfl-history-cincinnati-bengals