'That Sounds Good' - Ja'Marr Chase Reacts to Possible Annual Contract Values During Super Bowl Week

Cincinnati's star could reset the market and still take up less of the salary cap pie than Justin Jefferson did to start.

Sep 29, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) comes off the field after the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — Bengals Talk's Elise Jesse is hitting the pavement in New Orleans, LA throughout this week, catching up NFL names all over, including Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.

The two got into contract extension talks and Chase gave some insight into the numbers he expects on a new deal.

"It sounds good. It just sounds good though, I'm not going to say anything else," Chase responded to a potential $35 million per year deal.

Then, Jesse bumped it to $36 million.

"That sounds better," Chase said.

Chase would match Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson's deal at $35 million, and reset the market at $36 million, but context is important for worried Bengals fans regarding cap space for other players.

Jefferson signed his deal with a total team salary cap set at $255.4 million, while Spotrac projects the 2025 cap to land at $275 million.

Jefferson took up 13.7% of the cap in that first year, while Chase (even at $36 million) would take up slightly less at 13.1%. It's a small difference, but every dollar counts in the pursuit of a title—and deals for multiple Bengals stars.

Check out the full exchange below:

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