Bengals on whether Chase, Higgins can play in opener vs. Patriots: 'We'll see'

September 06, 2024 - 4:00pm

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase opens up about the long, aggravating contract negotiations process with management, says he's confident something will get done, but they have to switch some numbers around, also says he's confident he's the best WR in the NFL.

Two days before their season opener, the Cincinnati Bengals are not making any promises about two star receivers.

When asked if Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will play Sunday against the New England Patriots, coach Zac Taylor said "we'll see" in his answer to two separate questions Friday, per Ben Baby of ESPN.

Higgins tweaked a hamstring in practice Thursday. He did not practise Friday and is listed as doubtful on the official injury report.

It is not known if Chase intends to play in the game as he continues to push for a big contract extension.

Chase told reporters Friday he'll be a game-time decision. He added he sees Friday as the deadline to get a new contract done.

Chase is listed as questionable on the injury report.

The 24-year-old Chase is entering the fourth year of his rookie deal. The Bengals picked up his fifth-year option in April.

Chase has been practising this week.

Last season, Chase had a career-high 100 receptions, tying for the second most in a season in team history, for 1,216 yards and seven TDs.

Higgins had a career-low 656 receiving yards last season in an injury-plagued campaign.

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