Will Cincinnati Bengals Star Ja'Marr Chase Sign Extension Before Sunday's Season Opener?

Will a deal get done?

James Rapien | Sep 6, 2024

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) participates in drills during practice, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at the Kettering Health Practice Fields outside of Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. / Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

In this story:

Cincinnati Bengals

CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has practiced this week after not participating in training camp. There appeared to be some optimism that he would agree to a long-term extension before Sunday's season opener against the Patriots.

Some thought it would get done Wednesday night after he returned to practice. Others thought another announcement would happen during the Thursday night game—similar to what happened with Joe Burrow's extension last year.

That didn't happen either. It's Friday morning. The Bengals play the Patriots in two days.

Will Chase sign a new contract?

As optimistic as things felt 48 hours ago, it feels like they've swung in the other direction. Game day is almost here.

The Bengals have a light practice on Friday.

Will Chase participate in a third-straight session? Will he talk to reporters afterward like he said he would earlier in the week?

The Bengals generally don't sign players to extensions once the season starts. That means Sunday is essentially a deadline for them to get a deal done with Chase. They've reportedly made him a "significant offer."

What does that mean?

Well, it's hard to say. We do know the clock is ticking and the more time passes without a deal, the less likely a Chase extension becomes.

For more on the Bengals, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and watch the video below:

Make sure you bookmark BengalsTalk.com for the latest Bengals news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns and so much more!

You May Also Like:

Look: Evan McPherson Inks Three Year Contract Extension With Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Linebacker Maema Njongmeta's Impressive Preseason Continues

Bengals Snap Count Takeaways Following 27-3 Preseason Loss to Chicago Bears

Rookie Josh Newton Discusses Up and Down Day Against Chicago Bears

Winners and Losers From Cincinnati Bengals 27-3 Loss to Chicago Bears

Current U.S. Flag Football QB Takes Exception With Joe Burrow’s Comments and Other NFL Players Expecting to Play in 2028

Cincinnati Bengals Unveil Uniform Combination for Regular Season Opener Against Pats

Former All-Pro Receiver Makes WILD Statement About Bengals Rookie Jermaine Burton

NFL Insider Shares Prediction for Ja’Marr Chase’s Future, Contract Stalemate With Bengals

NFL Shares Concern About Key Position on Bengals’ Offense Ahead of Regular Season

Bengals Rookie Maema Njongmeta Hoping to Earn Roster Spot After Impressive Debut

Cincinnati Bengals Major Week 1 Favorite in Matchup With New England Patriots

Strength of Schedule for All 32 NFL Teams Revealed Including Cincinnati Bengals

-----

Join the 45,000+ Bengals fans that subscribe to us on YouTube.

Follow us on Twitter: @BengalsTalkSI

Like Our Facebook Page

Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Bengals Podcast

Follow on TikTok

Published Sep 6, 2024

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.