BREAKING: #Bengals WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins exclusively tell me they’ve agreed to contract extensions with the team.
Ja'Marr gets: 4-years, $161M with $112M guaranteed — making him the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.
Tee gets: 4-years, $115M with the first two… pic.twitter.com/zbdnEDELgz
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 17, 2025
B.J. Hill Signs Up For Three More Years With Eye To Five More: 'Plenty Left In The Tank'
He got three of the years on Wednesday when he signed his second deal with the Bengals, this one for a reported $33 million that secures one of their locker-room leaders and Super Bowl veterans. Not to mention the man who dared Joe Burrow to dye his hair blond last spring.
George Pickens could be traded after Bengals re-signed Chase, Higgins
Star WR George Pickens, one of the more polarizing receivers in the NFL today due to his on- and off-the-field antics, is due for a massive payday in 2026—but it likely won't be in the Steel City. Some may argue that if the Bengals can retain both Chase and Higgins, then the Pittsburgh Steelers could sign extensions for both DK Metcalf and Pickens—but that is completely unrealistic.
Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals Agree to Record $161M Contract; Tee Higgins Signs $115M Deal
The four-time Pro Bowler had displayed his desire for a multiyear deal by staging a "hold in." He was with Cincinnati but not an active participant in training camp, and whether he'd suit up against the New England Patriots in Week 1 was thrown somewhat in doubt.
Bengals free agent predicted to join Titans
One team who could have an interest? The Tennessee Titans, spearheaded by former Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan. For the Win's Cory Woodroof listed the Titans as the predicted landing spot for Hilton in Wave 2 of free agency:
NFL Rumors: Trey Hendrickson, Bengals 'Quietly' Talk Contract; Colts Linked to Trade
"This one's complicated because Hendrickson does want a new contract well above $30 million per year. The Bengals have tried to sign him, they made him a contract offer. And I'm even told despite trade talks, they've had some reignited discussions with Hendrickson's people over the last few days, but it still hasn't gotten anywhere. It looks like the Bengals' priorities are those two receivers and that makes it tough for Hendrickson. So, he's certainly open to a trade at this point. I'm hearing the Bengals have not been overly eager to accept those trade calls and they've gotten them to look into it and really seriously entertain a trade here. It seems like they still want to try to find a way to keep him, but the question is do they have the cash to do it? One team I'm watching for is the Indianapolis Colts because there are just a lot of ties to Hendrickson. They need a pass rusher. His former coach at Florida Atlantic, Charlie Partridge, is the D-Line coach in Indy. His former defensive coordinator in Cincinnati, Lou Anarumo, is also in Indianapolis."
Tee Higgins contract details: Bengals lock up star to four-year deal after franchise tagging WR
Joe Burrow's exploits need little exaltation; the 28-year old tallied nearly 5,000 passing yards and 43 touchdowns en route to a fourth-place finish in MVP voting. Ja'Marr Chase was similarly productive, posting the ever-elusive receiving triple crown as the league's leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving TDs. He was summarily rewarded with a third-place display in the Offensive Player of Year race.
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"I've been able to achieve All-Pro honors, Pro Bowl honors," Hendrickson said after news broke that he can seek a trade. "It's been a heck of a ride and to play with some of the most talented players in the league like Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Sam Hubbard, Logan Wilson, BJ Hill, I could list every player, Ted Karras is on that list, too," Hendrickson said. "I'm just tremendously blessed, the relationships I've made. However it shakes out, there's nowhere I'd rather be."
Key Stat Shows How Valuable New Bengals Linebacker Oren Burks Could be in Al Golden's Defense
Burks signed with the Eagles last year and helped fill the void on defense when Nakobe Dean was injured. Burks has plenty of special teams experience and may end up being Akeem Davis-Gaither's replacement on the roster due to his versatility.
Bengals floated as free-agency fit for former DPOTY
One of those common themes has been the suggestion that the Bengals should add a cornerback to the roster, which makes some sense. The team has young upstarts Dax Hill and DJ Turner coming back from injuries, while Cam Taylor-Britt's play tanked last season.