Ja’Marr Chase’s representatives celebrated his big night against the Baltimore Ravens. Thursday Night Football.

Caitlin Aoki, agent The Cincinnati Bengals’ star wide receiver wrote in a post on X that Chase “continues to make my job easier.”

Chase and the Bengals incapable reaching agreement on a long-term contract extension before the start of the regular season.

Buyer kept in During training camp, he showed up to Cincinnati’s facilities without attending practices because he was awaiting a possible extension.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler He reported that Chase and the Bengals were “close to reaching an agreement” before Week 1 of the regular season, but that the team’s offer did not meet its desire to reset the wide receiver market. According to Fowler, “people around the league” expected Cincinnati to pay Chase somewhere between the contracts given to CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys and Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings.

Jefferson and Lamb have the two highest contracts among all receivers in terms of average value, playing on deals worth $35 million and $34 million per year, respectively (via) spotrac).

As for Chase, the 5th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft is still up for grabs rookie deal That would keep him under contract through 2025 and give both parties another chance to reach a deal next offseason.

But Chase’s question marks will likely grow after his 2024 campaign. Heading into Thursday’s contest, he already had 55 catches for 717 yards and seven touchdowns.

Teammate Tee Higgins ready to enter unlimited free agency In 2025, the Bengals will likely work harder to get Chase to a long-term deal so they don’t risk losing multiple standout receivers.

After his stellar performance against the Ravens, it should be easier for Chase’s representation to negotiate a big extension for the wideout.