“It's what I deserve”: Ja'Marr Chase shared that he is looking to get what he feels he deserves in the upcoming contract talks with the Bengals

The Bengals are negotiating extensions for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but face financial challenges in keeping both players. Chase seeks a big contract, while Higgins is projected for a four-year, $112 million deal.Ja'Marr Chase aims for record-breaking contract extension with the Bengals Bengals that not only reflects his value as one of the NFL's top wide receivers but also surpasses the $140 million, four-year contract signed by his former LSU teammate, Justin Jefferson. This comes after a dominant season where Chase led the league in receptions, yards, and touchdowns, putting him in prime position for a significant payday.Joe Burrow, the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, has strongly supported contract extensions for his star wide receivers, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. During the Pro Bowl, Burrow highlighted that both players have proven their worth and should be paid fairly for their contributions."I don't know what more he could show and do to prove himself," Burrow said of Chase on ESPN on Thursday. "We have several guys like that, who have stepped up for us, and deserve to be paid—deserve to be paid what they're worth."Although entering the final year of his rookie contract, Chase has expressed frustration over the Bengals' previous assurances regarding an extension that didn’t come to fruition. This led him to make it clear he wouldn’t engage in negotiations during the season.“At the end of the day I just hope I get what’s fair," Chase said on ESPN. "... Hopefully I don't put too much pressure on anybody, but I just want it to be fair, that's all. ... Fair is - What I deserve. I can’t really say everything I want to say. It's what I deserve, what I worked for, how hard I worked for. It's a written story already."Joe Burrow, the quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, has strongly supported contract extensions for his star wide receivers, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. During the Pro Bowl, Burrow highlighted that both players have proven their worth and should be paid fairly for their contributions.Also Read: Ravens face uncertainty over Justin Tucker’s future as he faces new inappropriate sexual behavior allegations from 3 massage therapistsBengals' director of player personnel, Duke Tobin, remains optimistic about reaching an agreement with Chase, citing the high-value contracts recently signed by other top receivers as a framework. Both sides are looking to come to terms that reflect Ja'Marr Chase's elite performance and standing in the league, with the extension likely to be a major topic of focus as the team moves forward.