6 hours ago
https://www.bengals.com/news/duke-tobin-state-of-the-bengals-2025-senior-bowl
They know the number. It comes down to the structure
They know the number. It comes down to the structure
Quote:He says all things are on the table as the Bengals try to keep both of their starting wide receivers with an extension for All-Pro Ja’Marr Chase and a deal for free-agent, two-time 1,000-yard receiver Tee Higgins. He also says they're prepared to extend NFL sack champion Trey Hendrickson.
Tobin also realizes they're trying to do what no one has ever done and pay a reigning receiving Triple Crown winner and a defending NFL sack champ on a team with a quarterback who signed the richest deal ever. He says they know Chase is looking at the richest non-quarterback deal ever."We know what it looks like. We know it's the design that we have to follow and if he's the highest-paid non-quarterback in the league, we accept that," Tobin said.
The Bengals are also looking to keep Higgins and Hendrickson beyond 2025 and realize the challenge, but Tobin believes deals can get done if there are continuing negotiations on both sides.
"I think we can get these done," Tobin said. "There has to be real engagement, and we want to get something done that everyone is accepting of."
All hopes turn to next year
