Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase participates in first full practice as contract dispute continues
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Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase finally suited up and participated in a full practice for the first time this training camp.
Chase, who had been holding out in the preseason due to a contract dispute with the Bengals, was spotted at practice with the rest of his teammates.
There’s been no word on whether a long-term extension Chase has been seeking has been sorted out with the front office.
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Ja'Marr Chase of the Bengals reacts after making a catch against the Minnesota Vikings at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on December 16, 2023. (Jeff Dean/Getty Images)
Chase has been at the team facility, though, and there have been reports that he participated in some drills prior to Sunday’s practice.
However, he hasn’t taken part in a full practice, but that streak ended today with Week 1 against the New England Patriots the next game on the schedule on Sept. 8.
Chase is entering his fourth NFL season, and like many star receivers this offseason, he’s looking to cash in after putting up solid numbers on his rookie deal, which was worth $30.8 million over four years.
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Several receivers got paid this offseason, with Minnesota Vikings stud Justin Jefferson, Chase’s former LSU teammate, getting the highest extension at $140 million total over four years, which pays out $35 million annually to lead the league in that position group.
The Detroit Lions paid Amon-Ra St. Brown (four years, $120 million), and the Philadelphia Eagles extended A.J. Brown again (three years, $96 million) to keep him