It’s unclear if former LSU receiver [autotag]Ja’Marr Chase[/autotag] is going to suit up for the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Chase is healthy entering the year, but he’s been a limited participant in practice amid a contract dispute with the team.
Chase still has two seasons remaining on his rookie deal, but after several top receivers got big-time contract extensions this offseason, Chase believes it’s his turn.
One of those players is Chase’s former college teammate [autotag]Justin Jefferson[/autotag], who signed a four-year, $140 million extension with the Minnesota Vikings over the summer. There have been rumors that Chase wants a deal that beats Jefferson’s by one penny, but he refuted those rumors this week in perfect Chase fashion.
“If I want to beat Justin, I’m going to beat the (expletive) out of Justin,” Chase said.
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I asked Ja’Marr Chase if the reports are true that he wants one penny more than Justin Jefferson.
Ja’Marr Chase: “If I want to beat Justin, I’m going to beat the sh*t out of Justin” #Bengals @WCPO pic.twitter.com/04RQTCwnav
— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) September 6, 2024
Well, that makes things pretty clear.
It remains to be seen whether Chase will play against the Patriots in Week 1, but his frustration with his contract situation is obvious.
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