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The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly already decided to place the non-exclusive franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins this offseason, and it sounds like they will be on the hook for an even bigger payday for fellow wideout Ja'Marr Chase.

Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had reports that he was willing to sit out games for a new contract with the team.

Quarterback Joe Burrow led the league in passing yards. Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase won the NFL’s receiving triple crown. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson led the league in sacks. Normally, that would lead to a fantastic season. It didn’t even lead to a playoff berth for Cincinnati.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow details how the team can overcome its early season struggles and how he looks to improve from a career year in this one-on-one interview.

I Think He Should' Ask Bengals for Trade. Smith isn't confident that the Bengals will keep their star players this offseason.