Bengals Prioritize Patience in Chase, Higgins Contract Talks
Cincinnati Bengals EVP Katie Blackburn emphasizes the need for strategic patience in negotiations with stars Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
- Negotiations with Ja'Marr Chase have not started, as the Bengals await the market reset expected from Justin Jefferson's deal.
- Tee Higgins is franchise tagged for 2024, amidst his trade request, highlighting the Bengals' cautious approach to contract talks.
- Joe Burrow's recent contract extension positions him as the highest paid quarterback, setting a precedent for the team's star negotiations.
- Chase's potential contract could approach the $30 million range, aligning with the top receivers in the league.
- The Bengals aim to keep their young talent, like Chase and Higgins, within salary cap constraints for long-term success.