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JA'MARR CHASE #1 - WIDE RECEIVER - CINCINNATI BENGALS
1056 YDS •
73 REC •
12 TD
1056 YDS
73 REC
12 TD
Another limited practice Chase (not injury-related/rest) was listed as limited at practice Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Impact Back-to-back practice appearances, in any capacity, on the part of Chase -- who is seeking a new contract with the Bengals -- are no doubt a positive sign, but according to Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer, at this stage coach Zac Taylor won't confirm whether Chase is expected to play in Sunday's season opener against the Patriots. With that in mind, Conway notes that the Bengals and Chase are taking this "day-to-day" in the hopes of working something out before the end of the week.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as limited participant Chase was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, with "rest" given as the reason, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The main takeaway is that he's healthy and back at practice, after missing nearly all of Cincinnati's practices over the past six weeks while his agent and the team tried to reach terms on a long-term contract. Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said Wednesday that Chase has taken actions to ensure he'll be ready to play even if he hasn't practiced much, with Pitcher even noting that the Bengals are "not concerned" about the wideout being ready when called upon, per Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. QB Joe Burrow made similar comments Wednesday, but the Bengals decided to limit Chase's practice participation anyway. It seems conditioning won't be a factor in his availability and the decision to play (or not) now lies in Chase's hands ahead of the season opener against New England this Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Practices Wednesday Chase returned to practice Wednesday amid ongoing contract negotiations, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.
Impact Chase had resumed practicing with teammates by the end of August before sitting out Cincinnati's most recent three sessions, so his presence Wednesday seems like a step in the right direction. It's unclear, though, whether Chase was limited at practice in any capacity. The Bengals are have two more official practices scheduled prior to Sunday's regular-season opener against the Patriots at home.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Ja'Marr Chase participates in Bengals' practice, 'ready to go' after hold-in
Ja'Marr Chase was suited up at Bengals practice Wednesday and is "ready to go" following his hold-in, according to Joe Burrow.SEPTEMBER 4
In uniform prior to practice Chase is in uniform ahead of Wednesday's practice, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact It remains to be seen how the Bengals will list Chase's participation level on Wednesday's practice/injury report, but the wideout's initial presence prior to the session is a positive indicator nonetheless. Cincinnati has three practices scheduled ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Patriots.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
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Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase's Week 1 status unclear as he continues to sit out of practice
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters the team is in a “day-to-day" situation with star wideout Ja'Marr Chase.SEPTEMBER 2
Not practicing Monday Chase did not participate in Monday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, Chase was present for the beginning of the session, though not in uniform. The Bengals won't have to release an official practice/injury report before Wednesday, but with the team's season opener quickly approaching, the wideout's status will need to be monitored closely ahead of Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff against the Patriots.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Thursday practice status unclear Coach Zac Taylor said "we'll see" when asked Thursday about Chase's practice availability, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Taylor said things will "probably be very similar to yesterday," per Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer, referring to Chase observing Wednesday's practice in street clothes. The head coach also said Wednesday that he "spoke too quickly" when stating that he expected Chase to be available Week 1 versus New England. Counting the fifth-year option for 2025, the 2021 first-round pick has two years remaining on his rookie deal, but the lack of a long-term contract seems to have created a significant rift between Chase and the Bengals. Both sides have roughly a week and a half to mend that gap before taking on the Patriots at home on Sunday, Sept. 8.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Is Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's contract dispute on the verge of going nuclear?
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Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase skips practice again amid contract standoff, Week 1 status uncertain
Ja'Marr Chase missed practice again Wednesday — one day after Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he expected Chase to be a full participant — ami...AUGUST 28
Uncertain for Week 1 Coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that he probably "spoke too quickly" a day earlier when he told reporter he expected Chase (contract dispute) to play Week 1 against New England, WL...
Impact Chase practiced Sunday for the first time this summer, but he's now back to observer status in street clothes as of Wednesday afternoon. Taylor used the term "day-to-day" when reporters asked him about the wideout after Wednesday's practice, noting that he'll "look forward to getting [Chase] back, hopefully at some point soon." Chase has two seasons remaining on his rookie contract, including a fifth-year option for 2025, and presumably expects a new deal that's comparable to the ones signed by Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb this summer.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Wednesday Chase (contract dispute) isn't practicing Wednesday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Chase practiced Sunday for the first time this summer, with coach Zac Taylor then saying Tuesday that he expects the wide receiver to play Week 1 against New England. Chase is now present at Wednesday's practice but only as an observer in street clothes, adding the latest layer of intrigue 11 days before Cincinnati's season opener. Bengals owner Mike Brown said in July that the team would "bend over backwards" to sign Chase to an extension, but Brown also cautioned that it might take a while to work out a deal. The 24-year-old has two seasons remaining on his rookie contract, including a fifth-year option for $21.82 million in 2025.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 28 • OUTKICK.COM
Expected to suit up Week 1 Coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that he expects Chase (contract dispute) to suit up for Cincinnati's regular-season opener against the Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 8, Ben Baby of ESPN.c...
Impact Chase had previously abstained from practicing at all in training camp amid ongoing contract negotiations with the Bengals, but the star wideout suited up alongside teammates at practice Sunday for the first time. Aside from a week-long absence mid-August, Chase at least had been present at practice on the sidelines, and he now has just under two weeks remaining to ramp up before suiting up against New England in Week 1. It's a relief for fantasy managers that Chase isn't at risk of missing any time, but it remains to be seen whether both sides will ultimately agree on an extension that puts all tensions in the rearview. CeeDee Lamb inked a four-year, $136 million deal with the Cowboys on Monday after holding out of camp, and Chase is doubtless vying for a similar top-of-the-market contract of his own.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to suit up Week 1 Coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that he expects Chase (contract dispute) to suit up for Cincinnati's regular-season opener against the Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 8, Ben Baby of ESPN r...
Impact Chase had previously abstained from practicing at all in training camp amid ongoing contract negotiations with the Bengals, but the star wideout suited alongside teammates at practice Sunday for the first time. Aside from a weeklong absence mid-August, Chase had at least been present at practice on the sidelines, and he now has just under two weeks remaining to ramp up before suiting up against New England in Week 1. It's a relief for fantasy managers that Chase isn't at risk of missing any time, but it remains to be seen whether both sides will ultimately agree on an extension that puts all tensions in the rearview. CeeDee Lamb inked a four-year, $136 million deal with the Cowboys on Monday after holding out of camp, and Chase is doubtless vying for a similar top-of-the-market contract of his own.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals star receiver Ja'Marr Chase returns to practice following a contract 'hold in'
Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase has ended his contract “hold in" and practiced for the first time this summer.AUGUST 25
Logs first practice Sunday Chase (contract dispute) practiced Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Chase hadn't practiced at all during training camp prior to Sunday as he's tried to apply pressure on the organization to work out a contract extension. The star wideout had at least been in attendance during the early part of camp, but he was absent for a week in mid-August before returning (but still not practicing) this past Monday. Chase's return to practice Sunday doesn't necessarily mean that there's been any progress in contract talks, but it does give hope that the 24-year-old intends to suit up for Week 1 of the regular season. The Bengals will begin the campaign at home against the Patriots on Sept. 8, giving Chase two weeks to ramp up if he does indeed intend to play.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to camp Monday Chase (contract dispute) was present for the Bengals' practice session Monday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The extent of Chase's participation in Monday's session isn't known, and head coach Zac Taylor declined after practice to reveal whether the wideout's absence from the team last week was excused or unexcused, per Baby. Before he left the team last Tuesday, Chase had been "holding in" at Bengals practices, as he had been in attendance and taking part in drills while not mixing into team work as he awaits a contract extension. Though the Bengals rewarded kicker Evan McPherson with a three-year extension over the weekend, it's unclear if Chase will be able to come to terms on a new deal before Week 1, as team president Mike Brown previously said in July that any extension for the star receiver was unlikely to be completed until next offseason, according to Baby. Chase's desire for a new contract could continue to result in him missing practice time as well as Thursday's preseason finale versus the Colts, but at this point, the 24-year-old hasn't definitively said that he won't suit up Week 1 against the Patriots in Sept. 8 if an extension isn't worked out before then.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Misses first practice of camp Coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that Chase (undisclosed), who missed practice for this first time this training camp, is a situation the Bengals will monitor day-to-day, Ben Baby of...
Impact Chase has yet to actually participate in practice in training camp, but until Tuesday he'd been present every day while in street clothes. It remains to be seen whether Chase's absence is related to an injury sustained during private workouts, a personal matter, or his ongoing contract dispute. In any event, it's a new development as the star wide receiver's 'hold-in' continues. The Bengals should provide further clarity about Chase's status in the near future.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
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Still not practicing Chase (contract) isn't practicing Monday and isn't likely to practice Tuesday, James Rapien of SI.com reports.
Impact Chase continues to "hold in" due to his desire for a new contract, watching from the sidelines rather than participating. He's coming up on a full week of missed practices, and it's hard to get a good read on the situation given that he's not discussing it with media (or even acknowledging that his absence is contract-related). Bengals owner Mike Brown said last week that it might take a while to finalize an extension, perhaps setting the table for Chase to remain absent from practice into August. The Bengals typically have avoided extensions with players that have multiple years remaining on rookie contracts, but Chase would be a sensible exception in light of three straight 1,000-yard seasons to open his career. He's currently under contract through 2025 via the fifth-year option on his rookie deal.
JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Present but not practicing Chase (contract) is present on the sideline but not practicing for the second straight day at Bengals camp Thursday, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact One of the many star wideouts across the league looking for a new contract, Chase is following Brandon Aiyuk's lead and "holding in" at Bengals camp. He's observed workouts from the side each of the first two days of training camp. In addition to Aiyuk and Chase, CeeDee Lamb is another receiver looking for a big extension, except Lamb is away from the team completely and is holding out. Bengals owner Mike Brown recently said Chase's extension could take a while.
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