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Ja’Marr Chase takes part in first Bengals practice as contract mystery lingers
By Bryan Fonseca,
1 day ago
Ja’Marr Chase was a surprise guest at Cincinnati Bengals practice.
Chase has been holding out for a new contract as he has two years remaining on his rookie wage scale contract, which includes an already accepted team option for the 2025 season.
Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who was back at practice on Sunday, stands on the field during warmups before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Paycor Stadium. Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
The former LSU alum, who has emerged to be one of the league’s best receivers in just three seasons, has not practiced with the Bengals leading up to the regular season but showed up Sunday and participated in practice.
Chase had only shown up for individual work and walkthroughs on select days before Sunday.
The Bengals notably posted a photo of Chase’s return on Twitter.
Ja’Marr Chase has done some individual work and walk-throughs before on certain days in camp. But taking part in the #Bengals practice with the season closing in is noteworthy https://t.co/pR6gwo5tau
This is a step forward for the fourth-year receiver fully returning to the team, though it is unclear if he has done so with a new contract — that hasn’t been reported as of this writing.
Over his tenure, the 2021 NFL Draft’s fifth-overall pick has accumulated 268 receptions, 3,717 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns.
Chase has also helped lead the Bengals, as a rookie, to Super Bowl LVI in 2022, where they lost to the Rams 23-20, and in the game, the star wideout had five catches for 89 yards.
The Bengals missed the playoffs last year for the first time since 2020.
Ja’Marr Chase has had three straight 1,000-yard seasons. AP
Chase hasn’t been the only high-profile receiver holding out during camp as Dallas Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb is still without a desired contract extension .
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