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NFL Rumors: Bengals Prioritize Ja'Marr Chase, Joe Burrow Contracts amid Higgins Buzz

The Cincinnati Bengals "are trying to budget for" wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and "want to prioritize him" amid the lingering uncertainty over Tee Higgins' long-term future, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Fowler said Sunday on SportsCenter the Bengals want to keep Chase alongside quarterback Joe Burrow for the long haul. As a result, Cincinnati would effectively choose him over fellow wideout Higgins.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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