The notoriously cheap Cincinnati Bengals shocked the NFL world late on Sunday night when Jordan Schultz of FOX broke the news that Cincinnati agreed to long-term extensions with wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Both are four-year deals, with Chase's contract making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, surpassing Myles Garrett's recent deal.
There will be no more talk of which team Higgins will play for in 2025. He wanted to be paid — by the Bengals or elsewhere. This new deal not only makes him the highest-paid No. 2 receiver ever but also one of the 10 highest-paid receivers in the NFL.