With about $46 million of salary cap space heading into the offseason, many expect the Cincinnati Bengals to sign Ja’Marr Chase, who is entering the final season of his rookie contract, to a long-term deal and allow Tee Higgins to walk in free agency.
While $46 million doesn’t appear to be enough to keep the Chase/Higgins duo intact long-term, it is not impossible.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter laid out how the Bengals can keep both star wide receivers in the Queen City for years to come:
“The Bengals have approximately $46 million of salary cap space.