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Cincinnati Bengals Legend Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson Comes to Ja'Marr Chase's Defense

Will Chase get a new contract before the start of the regular season?

James Rapien

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) turns downfield after completing a catch in the first quarter during an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) turns downfield after completing a catch in the first quarter during an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. / Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK
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CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase didn't practice on Thursday and is hoping to agree to a long-term extension before the start of the 2024 season.

Cincinnati hosts New England on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. ET.

Bengals legend Chad Johnson came to Chase's defense on social media when one fan said the 24-year-old should play on his current contract.

"He’s NOT playing on a minimum wage contract based on what he’s done & going to continue to do," Johnson tweeted. "Top 3 receiver in the NFL wake the f--- up Mark."

Plenty of Bengals fans have been critical of Chase in recent days. Johnson clearly has his back.

Time will tell if the Bengals will reach a long-term deal with the Pro Bowler. The clock is ticking.

Check out Johnson's tweet below:

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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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