Ja’Marr Chase is again … or is he?
The standing of the star Cincinnati Bengals receiver continues to be unclear, although he did return to follow final Sunday.
Nevertheless, he didn’t follow with the crew Wednesday.
Chase has been holding in whereas looking for a contract extension when many high-profile receivers are looking for massive paydays, and the practising/non-practicing swap creates a complicated state of affairs.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor expressed confidence that Chase could be good to go for the common season simply two days in the past, however he didn’t have a definitive reply on Chase’s enjoying standing Wednesday.
His uncertainty prompted longtime NFL host and reporter Trey Wingo to notice a supply he trusts, who instructed him “the vibe isn’t good” in Cincinnati this summer time.
Taylor formally supplied that Chase is to be thought of “day-to-day,” and acknowledged that he could have spoken too rapidly when indicating that the LSU alum needs to be prepared for Week 1.
It might conclude that approach, however the state of affairs seems cloudy for now.
“The neatest factor for us to do is simply maintain working via it, maintain taking it day after day,” Taylor stated. “He’s an enormous member of our crew, we recognize him and we’re hoping to get him again sooner or later.”
Chase, whereas extension-eligible, is underneath contract with the Bengals via the 2025 season.
He’s at the moment on the Bengals’ books for a cap hit of $9.8 million this season, elevated to $21.8 million subsequent 12 months in his fifth-year crew possibility.
Chase is coming off a career-high 100 catches final season for 1,216 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.
For his profession, the previous No. 5 total draft decide has recorded 268 receptions, 3,717 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns.
The Bengals, who missed the playoffs final season for the primary time since 2020, start their 2024 marketing campaign internet hosting the New England Patriots on Sept. 8.
