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Bengals Star Ja'Marr Chase Misses Practice, Zac Taylor Calls Him 'Day-to-Day'

He missed his first practice of camp on Tuesday.

James Rapien

Aug 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) walks onto the field before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 10, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) walks onto the field before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports / Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
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CINCINNATI — Ja'Marr Chase missed his first practice of training camp on Tuesday. The star wide receiver hasn't participated in practice since camp opened on July 24, but he's attended every session.

The 24-year-old is "holding-in" in hopes of signing a long-term contract extension with the team.

Head coach Zac Taylor has been clear that he has had clear communication with Chase and that they have "a plan." That message has been consistent throughout training camp.

When the star wide receiver wasn't out there on Tuesday, it raised some eye brows. Taylor shared a vague update after practice.

"Day-to-day, we'll take it one day at a time," Taylor said.

Chase is entering the final year of his rookie contract. The Bengals exercised his fifth-year option and he's set to make $21.8 million in 2025. He wants a deal past the 2025 campaign.

The Bengals could fine Chase $40,000 for an unexcused absence.

The team is scheduled to fly to Chicago on Wednesday and practice with the Bears on Thursday before their second preseason game at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday.

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James Rapien

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien covers the Bengals for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and is one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.  

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