{"id":17004,"date":"2025-03-10T15:10:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=17004"},"modified":"2025-03-10T15:20:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:20:57","slug":"how-myles-garretts-new-deal-with-browns-impacts-bengals-jamarr-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=17004","title":{"rendered":"How Myles Garrett\u2019s new deal with Browns impacts Bengals, Ja\u2019Marr Chase"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0Cleveland Browns\u00a0and All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett agreed on a\u00a0blockbuster contract extension\u00a0that makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Garrett will make an average of $40 million per year on an annual basis and the deal includes $123.5 million in guaranteed money. This deal directly impacts the\u00a0Cincinnati Bengals\u00a0and wide receiver Ja\u2019Marr Chase.<\/p>\n

At the NFL combine two weeks ago, Bengals director of personnel Duke Tobin said the Bengals are prepared to make Chase the highest-paid non-quarterback. With Garret now resetting the market as the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL, the Bengals will have top Garrett\u2019s contract to back up their words.<\/p>\n

“(Ja’Marr) is going to end up being the number one paid non-quarterback in the league,\u201d Tobin said in Indianapolis. \u201cWe’re there. Let’s get it done.\u00a0The earlier we can do some of this stuff, the freer it gives us to build the rest of the team.”<\/p>\n

Ja’Marr Chase contract negotiations with Cincinnati Bengals<\/h2>\n

\"Why<\/p>\n

It was widely assumed Chase would be asking for $40 million per year on an annual basis and now it\u2019s clear, he will make at least that number.<\/p>\n

The Bengals had a chance to secure Chase on a long-term basis at a cheaper rate last year when the franchise and their star wideout began contract talks. Chase said Cincinnati\u2019s front office approached his representation in hopes to get a deal done last year. After holding in and not practicing during training camp, the two sides got close but were unable to reach an agreement.<\/p>\n

Both sides took a gamble in not agreeing to an extension ahead of the 2024 season and Chase ended up being the winner. He went on to have his best professional season and led the NFL in catches, yards and touchdowns and cemented his case as the best receiver in football.<\/p>\n