The Cincinnati Bengals and star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase weren’t able to come to terms on a long-term contract extension this offseason. With negotiations going all the way up until hours before kickoff during Week 1, the two weren’t able to come to terms.
Now in mid-November, Chase is in the middle of the best season of his entire career. Chase leads the NFL in receptions, yards, and touchdowns for a wide receiver and is on pace to win the “triple crown” this season.
With a performance like this, the price for Chase’s services is likely going to be higher than it was in August, so the Bengals may have done themselves a disservice.