Jamar chase the Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver is making headlines as contract negotiations intensify this offseason has seen a surge in the wide receiver Market with big names securing lucrative deals CD lamb of the Dallas Cowboys recently Inked a 4-year $136 million contract making him the second highest paid receiver in the league following closely Brandon aak of the San Francisco 49ers secured a 4-year extension worth $120 million now all eyes are on Chase to see if he will be the next to break the bank reports from ESPN suggest that the Bengals have ramped up their efforts to finalize a deal with Chase who has been notably absent from practice opting to hold in as negotiations continue according to Insider Jeremy Fowler the proposed deal could average over $30 million per year positioning Chase among the League's highest earners despite his absence from practice Chase was spotted in Street close on Monday as the Bengals prepared for their week one game against the New England Patriots while it's unclear if Chase will take the field without a new contract the situation remains fluid some within the Bengals organization remain optimistic that a deal will be reached soon. Chase's contract demands are likely influenced by his college teammate Justin Jefferson who set the market this offseason with a 4-year $140 million extension NFL media reports that chase aims to surpass Jefferson's deal even if it's by the slimmest of margins however as of now no agreement has been finalized while the Bengals control chases rights for the next 2 years the wide receiver's performance has far outpaced his current contract set to earn $4.8 6 million in 2024 Chase has proven himself as one of the NFL's Elite receivers since being drafted as the number five overall pick out of LSU he made an immediate impact setting a then rookie record with 1,455 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in 2021 Chase has cons consistently delivered surpassing 1,000 receiving yards in each of his three NFL seasons last year he caught a career-high 100 passes despite quarterback Joe burrow missing seven games due to injury. the Bengals and Chase continue negotiations the football World watches closely whether Chase will play in week one without a new deal remains uncertain but one thing is clear his next contract will likely reshape the wide receiver Market once again