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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase faces big threat to record-breaking contract from 2 stars

Fansided | March 18, 2026

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Two young receivers about to make $40 million a year the new normal

Dec 28, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates after a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Last offseason, Ja'Marr Chase became the highest-paid wide receiver ever when the Cincinnati Bengals gave him a lucrative contract extension.

At the time, it was the highest non-quarterback contract in the NFL. Now, Chase’s market-setting contract might get surpassed twice by two well-deserving wideouts.

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