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NFL Insider Believes History Could Repeat Itself as Bengals' Contract Talks With Ja'Marr Chase Continue

Ja'Marr Chase is hoping to agree to a long-term extension with the Bengals before the start of the regular season.

James Rapien

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) talk at Bengals spring practice at the IEL Indoor Facility in Cincinnati on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) talk at Bengals spring practice at the IEL Indoor Facility in Cincinnati on Thursday, June 13, 2024. / Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK
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CINCINNATI — Will the Bengals agree to a long-term extension with Ja'Marr Chase before the regular season starts on Sunday?

ESPN's Adam Schefter shared the latest on contract talks and believes history could repeat itself.

"When did Joe Burrow's deal get done?" Schefter asked on the Pat McAfee Show. "The first game of the year kicked off, Lions at Chiefs [at] 8:15 Eastern. Eleven minutes later at 8:26, the Bengals and Joe Burrow reach agreement on a massive new deal that makes Burrow the highest paid quarterback in the game and still does. That deal came 11 minutes into the opener and I almost feel like we're on that type of trajectory. If he's going to play at all this week against New England, that deal has to get done."

Schefter is right about one thing: If Chase is going to play this week, then the deal needs to get done soon. The 24-year-old appears ready to sit out without a long-term extension. He didn't practice once during training camp and was present for Monday's session, but didn't participate.

Ideally, the Bengals and Chase would come to an agreement on Wednesday—then he could practice on Thursday and go through Friday's walkthrough. In that scenario, he'd be able to suit up against the Patriots, but he might be limited.

What could an extension with Chase look like? Check out a realistic contract proposal here.

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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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