Chase, Higgins reach extensions with Bengals. AP source says Chase will be NFL’s highest-paid non-QB
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Chase, Higgins reach extensions with Bengals. AP source says Chase will be NFL’s highest-paid non-QB

Associated Press  

The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to four-year extensions with receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, assuring that Joe Burrow will have his top two targets with him for some time. Chase led the league in receptions, yards receiving and touchdown catches this past season, becoming just the sixth wide receiver in the Super Bowl era to achieve the receiving triple crown. Let’s get it done.” Chase leads the league in receiving touchdowns, is third in receiving yards and sixth in receptions since being the fifth overall pick and AP Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2021. ”Whenever I’m in charge of a football team, I want Tee Higgins, and so I’m going to do what I can to get Tee Higgins.” Higgins was a second-round pick by the Bengals in 2020, the same season Burrow was the top overall pick.

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With extensions signed, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins ready to resume title chase with Bengals
4 days, 1 hour ago

With extensions signed, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins ready to resume title chase with Bengals

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins officially inked four-year extensions on Tuesday that keep them in Cincinnati for their primes along with quarterback Joe Burrow. It’s being with the guys for another four years and trying to win that championship.” With Burrow under contract through the 2029 season, two solid starting offensive tackles and a …

Ja’Marr Chase: Cincinnati Bengals make wideout highest paid non-quarterback in NFL, per reports
6 days ago

Ja’Marr Chase: Cincinnati Bengals make wideout highest paid non-quarterback in NFL, per reports

CNN  

CNN — About a week after the Cleveland Browns made superstar defensive end Myles Garrett the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history, a division rival and fellow Ohio-based team one-upped them. The Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to terms with superstar wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase on a four-year, $161 million contract extension, with $112 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports, including …

Bengals place franchise tag on receiver Tee Higgins for 2nd time
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bengals place franchise tag on receiver Tee Higgins for 2nd time

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have placed the franchise tag on Tee Higgins for a second time, as the team hopes to work out a long-term deal with the star wide receiver. Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin reiterated last week at the NFL scouting combine that one of his top priorities is to get a deal done with …

Bengals plan to make All-Pro receiver Ja’Marr Chase the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Bengals plan to make All-Pro receiver Ja’Marr Chase the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Cincinnati Bengals plan to make All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. We have other needs that we want to build, and so we want to get these kinds of things done early enough to where we can really focus on building out the rest of the football team, but they’re all priorities …

Joe Burrow pushes Bengals’ front office regarding futures of Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Burrow pushes Bengals’ front office regarding futures of Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase

New York Times  

CINCINNATI – During the course of his time in Cincinnati, more than a few facts have been clear about Joe Burrow’s comments with the media. In this case, it came on New Year’s Eve at his weekly news conference, offering a resolution for an ownership group that has allowed stars Jessie Bates, DJ Reader and others to leave in recent …

Burrow throws 3-yard TD pass to Higgins in OT as the Bengals beat the Broncos 30-24
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Burrow throws 3-yard TD pass to Higgins in OT as the Bengals beat the Broncos 30-24

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — This time, near the very end of a mostly agonizing season, the Cincinnati Bengals made enough plays to win. Joe Burrow threw his third touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 1:07 left in overtime, and the Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a wild 30-24 win over the Denver Broncos on Saturday. “It feels like we …

Why Bengals’ win Saturday was about much more than one game for Tee Higgins
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Bengals’ win Saturday was about much more than one game for Tee Higgins

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The moment Tee Higgins caught the game-winning 3-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow in overtime, he heaved his third touchdown reception high into the air as a cathartic release. “Emotions are just everywhere,” Higgins said, feeling reflective following his 11-reception, 131-yard, three-touchdown emphatic statement to the entire NFL. He was unbelievable today.” The owners’ suite didn’t need a …

Joe Burrow believes Bengals can keep receiver Tee Higgins, and he’s willing to help
3 months, 1 week ago

Joe Burrow believes Bengals can keep receiver Tee Higgins, and he’s willing to help

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Joe Burrow says he’s willing to do whatever he can to help the Cincinnati Bengals keep receiver Tee Higgins, who is set to be a free agent in the offseason. Whether that means the star quarterback would consider restructuring his deal, Burrow wasn’t saying after the Bengals beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-20 on Monday night. “We’ll see,” …

Bengals trade deadline: Why Cincinnati — and Tee Higgins — are content to stand pat
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengals trade deadline: Why Cincinnati — and Tee Higgins — are content to stand pat

New York Times  

If you’re looking for the Bengals to break with their history and become active at the trade deadline, go looking somewhere else. Balds Don't Lie: #Bengals therapy 🛋️ Lay on the couch and lets talk about the hugs you never received ☸️ Spinning the wheel of offensive topics w/ @MoEgger 🎧 Hear from Lou Anarumo, Evan McPherson and the toughest …

QB Joe Burrow says it’s a ‘luxury’ for the Bengals to have so many pass-catching tight ends
6 months ago

QB Joe Burrow says it’s a ‘luxury’ for the Bengals to have so many pass-catching tight ends

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — On a day when star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was often double-teamed, it was tight end Mike Gesicki who led the Cincinnati Bengals with seven catches for 91 yards against the two-time reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs last week. In recent seasons, tight ends haven’t been primary options for Joe Burrow in the passing game. Coach …

Ja’Marr Chase says he’s close to an extension with Bengals and whether he plays is his decision
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ja’Marr Chase says he’s close to an extension with Bengals and whether he plays is his decision

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Ja’Marr Chase said he and the Cincinnati Bengals are close to an agreement on a contract extension, with the star wide receiver adding Friday that it’s his decision whether he plays Sunday against visiting New England. “I’m adjusted to the offense really well,” Chase said. We’ve got that down the past couple of days.” If an agreement does …

With healthy QB Joe Burrow back in charge, Bengals expect to improve on last season’s 9-8 record
6 months, 3 weeks ago

With healthy QB Joe Burrow back in charge, Bengals expect to improve on last season’s 9-8 record

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI BENGALS EXPECTATIONS: With a season-ending injury to quarterback Joe Burrow last November, the Bengals were fortunate to finish a game over.500, albeit in last place in the AFC North. Burrow’s surgically repaired right wrist is OK now, and for at least one more season he’ll have receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins together as his primary playmakers. New running …

Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase returns to practice following a contract ‘hold in’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase returns to practice following a contract ‘hold in’

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase ended his contract “hold in” and practiced for the first time this summer on Sunday, two weeks before Cincinnati opens the season against the New England Patriots. He is in the fourth year of his rookie contract and the Bengals already have exercised a fully guaranteed $21.8 million fifth-year option for 2025. Ten …

Playing with a franchise tag, WR Tee Higgins wants one more shot at the Super Bowl with the Bengals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Playing with a franchise tag, WR Tee Higgins wants one more shot at the Super Bowl with the Bengals

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — If Tee Higgins does have just one more season with the Cincinnati Bengals, he wants to make the most of it. “You know, we’ve been close the past few years, and I just feel like I’m a piece of the puzzle that can help us get there,” Higgins said. “I want to win one with my guys I …

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins signs 1-year franchise tender
9 months ago

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins signs 1-year franchise tender

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins signed his one-year franchise tender for the 2024 season on Monday. Higgins will make $21.8 million — the designated franchise tag value for receivers this upcoming season — and the Bengals will have at least one more season with Ja’Marr Chase and Higgins as one the NFL’s top wideout duos, with a …

Bengals sign WR Tee Higgins to 1-year contract
9 months ago

Bengals sign WR Tee Higgins to 1-year contract

New York Times  

The Cincinnati Bengals signed wide receiver Tee Higgins to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday. “He’s done a great job handling his situation, and we are happy to get him back in the fold so we can start working toward a great 2024 season.” Higgins made a trade request thereafter but the Bengals indicated zero desire to fulfill it, …

Cincinnati Bengals cut longtime, fan favorite running back Joe Mixon in shock move
1 year ago

Cincinnati Bengals cut longtime, fan favorite running back Joe Mixon in shock move

Daily Mail  

The Cincinnati Bengals have released longtime, fan-favorite running back Joe Mixon in a shocking front office move, with the team agreeing to a two-year, $8million deal with his replacement, Zack Moss, as free agency deals continue to shake up the NFL offseason. Mixon's exit will free up $6.1M in salary cap space for Cincinnati, but some of that cash has …

Bengals franchise wide receiver Tee Higgins 'requests a trade' after being left 'disappointed' in Cincinnati over the lack of talks about a long-term contract extension
1 year ago

Bengals franchise wide receiver Tee Higgins 'requests a trade' after being left 'disappointed' in Cincinnati over the lack of talks about a long-term contract extension

Daily Mail  

Cincinnati's offense is viewed as one of the NFL's best, thanks in part to Higgins Higgins has been with the franchise since being selected in the 2020 NFL Draft Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Tee Higgins has reportedly requested a trade away from the team. Higgins had previously expressed a desire to stay with the Bengals for several years, but …

Tee Higgins requests trade from Bengals: Source
1 year ago

Tee Higgins requests trade from Bengals: Source

New York Times  

Written by Paul Dehner Jr., Jeff Howe and Larry Holder NFL free agency 2024 live updates: Russell Wilson signing with Steelers, predictions, best available, news, reactions Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins requested a trade Sunday, a league source confirmed. He’s surpassed 1,000 receiving yards twice since the Bengals drafted him with the 33rd pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. …

Bengals place franchise tag on receiver Tee Higgins
1 year ago

Bengals place franchise tag on receiver Tee Higgins

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals placed the franchise tag on receiver Tee Higgins, which likely will keep him with the team at least one more season, the team said Monday. If the Bengals can’t reach a long-term agreement with the 25-year-old Higgins before July 15, he’ll play the 2024 season with the Bengals for a salary of $21.8 million, which …

The Tee Higgins-Bengals crossroads, Part 1: Understanding the ramifications
1 year, 1 month ago

The Tee Higgins-Bengals crossroads, Part 1: Understanding the ramifications

New York Times  

This is the first of a four-part series analyzing every angle of the Cincinnati Bengals’ future with free-agent receiver Tee Higgins and running mate Ja’Marr Chase. GO DEEPER Joe Burrow’s words about Tee Higgins' future hold weight with Bengals Such a decision holds ramifications, though, and the next six weeks are the inflection point. Let’s start laying out the options, …

Joe Burrow’s words about Tee Higgins’ future hold weight with Bengals
1 year, 2 months ago

Joe Burrow’s words about Tee Higgins’ future hold weight with Bengals

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow’s opinion matters. That’s why, entering an uncertain offseason of this team’s stars approaching free agency, it’s hard not to sit up in your chair when Burrow sat in front of the media Monday for the first time in seven weeks and offered a clear statement about free agent wide receiver Tee Higgins. “I can’t speak for …

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase give the Bengals needed boost at Arizona
1 year, 5 months ago

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase give the Bengals needed boost at Arizona

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow was scrambling and throwing touchdown passes to Ja’Marr Chase again, just in time to keep the Bengals from letting the season slip away. Right now, we’ll just take it step by step.” Burrow strained a calf muscle on July 27, and it limited his mobility through the first four games. So it felt good today, and …

Bengals’ Tee Higgins won’t negotiate extension during season, expected to hit free agency: Source
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengals’ Tee Higgins won’t negotiate extension during season, expected to hit free agency: Source

New York Times  

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins will not negotiate an extension with the franchise during the season and is expected to become a free agent this offseason, according to a league source. Here’s what you need to know: Cincinnati made Higgins an offer during the offseason but he declined the deal that a source described as “low.” Higgins, the Bengals’ 2020 …

Bengals QB Joe Burrow becomes NFL’s highest-paid player with $275 million deal, AP source says
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengals QB Joe Burrow becomes NFL’s highest-paid player with $275 million deal, AP source says

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in the NFL on Thursday, agreeing to a five-year, $275 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with the deal. Signing the 2022 Pro Bowler and 2021 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year to an extension was a goal of the team this summer, but the deal …

Bengals QB Joe Burrow becomes NFL's highest-paid player with $275 million deal, AP source says
1 year, 6 months ago

Bengals QB Joe Burrow becomes NFL's highest-paid player with $275 million deal, AP source says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow …

Joe Burrow, Bengals agree to extension, making QB highest-paid player in NFL history: Sources
1 year, 6 months ago

Joe Burrow, Bengals agree to extension, making QB highest-paid player in NFL history: Sources

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Paul Dehner Jr. and Larry Holder The Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow have agreed to a five-year, $275 million contract extension with $219.01 million guaranteed, league sources confirmed Thursday. — Dehner How Burrow stacks up Burrow’s advanced metrics point to him being a top-10 quarterback heading into his fourth season. Expected Points Added per dropback 2022: 0.10 …

Joe Burrow becomes NFL’s highest-paid player ever on $275-million Bengals deal
1 year, 6 months ago

Joe Burrow becomes NFL’s highest-paid player ever on $275-million Bengals deal

LA Times  

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in the NFL on Thursday, agreeing to a five-year, $275 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with the deal. Signing the 2022 Pro Bowler and 2021 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year to an extension was a goal of the team this summer, but the deal wasn’t finalized …

Joe Burrow, Bengals aim for another Super Bowl run in loaded AFC
1 year, 6 months ago

Joe Burrow, Bengals aim for another Super Bowl run in loaded AFC

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI BENGALS EXPECTATIONS: Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow strained a calf muscle early in camp, and returned to practice on Aug. 30. With the addition of Pro Bowl tackle Orlando Brown Jr., the fourth-year quarterback will work behind the best offensive line he’s had yet with the Bengals. The Bengals believe they have to team to get back to the …

Chargers, QB Justin Herbert agree to 5-year extension worth $262.5 million, AP source says
1 year, 7 months ago

Chargers, QB Justin Herbert agree to 5-year extension worth $262.5 million, AP source says

Associated Press  

Justin Herbert is set to become the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback by annual salary, agreeing to a five-year, $262.5 million extension with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday. Herbert’s total value and $52.5 million average per season surpasses the $260 million, five-year extension Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson signed three months ago. Herbert will get $218.7 million guaranteed, which is second to the …

Bengals mailbag, Part 1: Logan Wilson, La’el Collins, Tee Higgins business decisions
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengals mailbag, Part 1: Logan Wilson, La’el Collins, Tee Higgins business decisions

New York Times  

You can almost smell the mock turtle soup from here. The latest edition of the fan survey serves as further proof.https://t.co/3hkiQR98yp — The Athletic NFL July 10, 2023 Today, I’ll discuss Logan Wilson’s, La’el Collins’ and Tee Higgins’ situations. GO DEEPER How Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson found his cause and his people through tragedy Boyd could have pushed for a …

Bengals pick up 5th-year option on QB Joe Burrow
1 year, 10 months ago

Bengals pick up 5th-year option on QB Joe Burrow

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals exercised the fifth-year contract option for star quarterback Joe Burrow on Tuesday as they move toward signing him to a long-term deal. NFL teams had until May 2 to exercise fifth-year options for first-round picks in the 2020 class, and Burrow, the first player taken that tear, has already proven to be worth any extra …

Pay Burrow, Chase and ‘let Higgins walk’: NFL execs weigh in on Bengals’ cap conundrum
1 year, 11 months ago

Pay Burrow, Chase and ‘let Higgins walk’: NFL execs weigh in on Bengals’ cap conundrum

New York Times  

The Bengals have been a legitimate Super Bowl contender for the past two years while reaping the benefits of the NFL’s most vital cheat code: a top-tier quarterback on a rookie contract. Their two most dangerous playmakers, wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, also are in line for massive contracts in the next year, and it’s going to be …

Bengals brass scoffs at Tee Higgins rumors: 5 takeaways from combine comments
2 years ago

Bengals brass scoffs at Tee Higgins rumors: 5 takeaways from combine comments

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — Bengals head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin chose different words Tuesday during their media availabilities at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, but they were synonymously succinct in addressing the rumors swirling around a possible trade of wide receiver Tee Higgins. “Because at the end of the day, I do get to call …

Tee Higgins trade rumours: Could Bengals be parting ways with star wide receiver?
2 years, 1 month ago

Tee Higgins trade rumours: Could Bengals be parting ways with star wide receiver?

Hindustan Times  

The Cincinnati Bengals have been making waves in the NFL, and their offence has been a key part of their success. Tee Higgins #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals carries the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs. Spielberger says Higgins could be the big-bodied receiver the Lions need to replace Hockenson and potentially free agent D.J. In the meantime, Higgins continues …

Bengals’ offseason path, Part 1: Joe Burrow extension dictates free agent returns
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengals’ offseason path, Part 1: Joe Burrow extension dictates free agent returns

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The Bengals enter the offseason reeling from the disappointment of Sunday’s loss, but also facing a hard reality of a team that will need to be reformed in significant ways in order to return to the AFC Championship Game stage. I think we take a lot of pride in having Joe Burrow as our quarterback.” GO DEEPER Dehner …

Bengals coach mum on hip injury to star WR Ja’Marr Chase
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengals coach mum on hip injury to star WR Ja’Marr Chase

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor declined Friday to discuss details of Ja’Marr Chase’s hip injury or say how long the star receiver could be sidelined. A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday that Chase’s injury could keep him out several weeks, but Taylor wouldn’t go that far Friday and wouldn’t say if the …

AP source: Bengals star WR Chase out weeks with hip injury
2 years, 4 months ago

AP source: Bengals star WR Chase out weeks with hip injury

Associated Press  

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase could miss several games with a hip injury, a person familiar with his condition told The Associated Press on Thursday. It’s possible he could wind up on injured reserve, but that hasn’t been decided, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the Bengals are not commenting on Chase’s condition. Chase …

Trubisky, Steelers open post-Big Ben era against Bengals
2 years, 6 months ago

Trubisky, Steelers open post-Big Ben era against Bengals

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Kenny Pickett — the former Pitt star, Heisman Trophy finalist and first-round draft pick — might be the quarterback of the future for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are going to have to worry a little bit about their defense against quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals, who have won the last three games in the series — …

Bengals wideouts confident of encore after Super Bowl run
2 years, 9 months ago

Bengals wideouts confident of encore after Super Bowl run

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The confidence of the Cincinnati Bengals receivers was super-charged by their improbable run to the Super Bowl last season, and it’s carried right into voluntary offseason workouts. Honestly, if we’re being real honest, that’s all the confidence we need right there.” In the penultimate week of voluntary organized team activities, the Bengals got to put on the helmets …

Burrow, Chase play role in building Super Bowl-bound Bengals
3 years, 1 month ago

Burrow, Chase play role in building Super Bowl-bound Bengals

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The key to the Bengals’ latest rebuild that has led them to this most unexpected Super Bowl run starts with one player: Joe Burrow. By adding Chase, who had 81 catches for 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns in the regular season, to a group that also included Tee Higgins, a second-round pick in 2020, steady slot man …

What’s the ideal target distribution for the Bengals, and can it be historically balanced?
3 years, 8 months ago

What’s the ideal target distribution for the Bengals, and can it be historically balanced?

New York Times  

One of the frontrunners for Bengals quote of the year came on draft night when first-round pick Ja’Marr Chase brashly proclaimed, “I’m going to break every record they’ve got.” And who knows, maybe 12 years from now the local TV stations will be re-racking that clip after Chase fulfills his prophecy and breaks Chad Johnson’s records for receptions, receiving yards …

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