Bengals Face Contract Challenges with Star Receivers

Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase absent from voluntary OTAs as they seek new deals; potential trade discussions loom.

Tee Higgins has not negotiated a contract with the Bengals in over a year and hasn't signed his franchise tag.
Ja'Marr Chase is eligible for an extension but has yet to begin discussions with the team.
Both players skipped the start of voluntary OTAs, raising concerns about the Bengals' offensive stability.
Head coach Zac Taylor downplayed the absences, citing the voluntary nature of the workouts.
The Bengals must balance contract negotiations for their star receivers while managing their salary cap.