Justin Jefferson weighs in on Jamar Chase's contract negotiations as one of the NFL's top wide receivers Justin Jefferson has already secured his place among the League's Elite but his Focus isn't solely on his own success the Minnesota Vikings star fresh off a lucrative 4-year $140 million extension with $110 million guaranteed recently shared his thoughts on his close friend and fellow wide receiver joham Mar Chase's ongoing contract negotiations with the Cincinnati Bengals during an on the up and Adams show with K Adams Jefferson was asked about Chase's contract situation while the two former LSU teammates haven't delved deeply into the details Jefferson expressed confidence in Chase's approach I haven't really talked to him about it too much but I'm pretty confident that he's going to be about his business and show up when he needs to show up Jefferson told Adams he added I hope that he gets the deal and hope that he gets the contract that he's looking for but I also hope that he plays it smart and not let it get in the way of his great in being on that field Jefferson and Chase share a special bond forged during their time at LSU where they both dominated the college football scene their mutual respect and admiration have only grown as they've transitioned to the NFL where they continue to push the boundaries of what wide receivers can achieve reflecting on their shared Journey Jefferson remarked it's always congratulations it's always love especially on my end about my brothers that are making good in this league and making a name for themselves the camaraderie between the two stars extends beyond the field Jefferson fondly recalled their discussions in LSU's receiving room where they dreamed of one day being among the top players in the NFL we always talked about it in the receiving room at LSU and saying that we were able to be on that same platform as some of the top guys that were in the league while we were watching the film at LSU he shared so to see it all come to life and for us to fulfill our dreams is definitely heartwarming as as Chase navigates his contract negotiations with the Bengals Jefferson's advice is grounded in experience and friendship he knows the importance of securing a deal that reflects one's value but also recognizes the need to maintain focus on the game itself Jefferson's hope is that chase finds a balance that allows him to continue excelling on the field while securing his financial future with Cincinnati's first normal gameweek practice of the season on the horizon all eyes will be on how the situation unfolds regardless of the outcome the support and encouragement from a fellow star like Jefferson underscore the unique Brotherhood shared by these two NFL standouts