After he and Tee Higgins inked massive contracts this offseason, Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase is ready to show why the wide receiver tandem is worth the money.

Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins‘ historic season for the Cincinnati Bengals ended in disappointment. 8-9 records weren’t enough for the Cincinnati club to creep out of the loaded AFC North.

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is still holding out for a contract extension, opening the door for fellow pass-catcher Tee Higgins. ESPN's Ben Baby noted Higgins has wanted to ...

But, it’s not just Chase; the Bengals also signed fellow wideout Tee Higgins to a four-year, $161 million deal back in March. A healthy Higgins is a huge boost to this offense.

Cincinnati Bengals Tee Higgins, left, celebrates with teammate Ja'Marr Chase (1) during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Cincinnati.

Joe Burrow got his wish. Burrow publicly advocated for the Cincinnati Bengals to retain Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins this offseason. “We all want to stay together, so we want to make it work ...

Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates his touchdown with Tee Higgins #5 during a 34-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

The Bengals have Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins and Chase all practicing with no distractions or limitations. This trio has never had an opportunity like this before, and it could be the main reason ...

The very next month the Bengals re-signed Chase to a four-year, $161 million deal, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, and Higgins to a four-year, $115 million pact.

Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase (1) makes a catch during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Cincinnati. Credit: AP/Jeff Dean ...