Ja’Marr Chase contract breakdown as he becomes the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history

The Bengals front office kept their word.

The Cincinnati Bengals have officially given contract extensions to both Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase, per Jordan Schultz.

The Bengals officially giving Higgins a long-term extension is a massive step forward for the front office (even if it took way too long), and Chase has officially become the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.

Ian Rapoport reported on Friday that the Bengals were very close to extending the two wide receivers, while James Rapien reported Saturday that the deals are effectively done.

Schultz broke the news Sunday night with the official contract numbers, and the Bengals PAID their guys what they deserve.

Schultz reported that Ja’Marr Chase had signed a four-year extension worth $161 million with $112 million guaranteed.

YES, the Bengals have given Chase $112 million guaranteed, an insane but well-earned number for a guy who was arguably one of the 10 best NFL players last season.

Paired with his rookie contract’s fifth-year option — set to be $21 million — it comes out as Chase being under contract for the next five years at $182.816 million.

As Kelsey Conway notes, Chase significantly beat out the contract his good pal Justin Jefferson got from the Minnesota Vikings in terms of annual salary at $40.2 million to go with $2 million more in guaranteed money.

Finally, Joel Corry notes how the Bengals and Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are the only NFL teams to pay two wide receivers $25 million annually.

The Cincinnati Bengals have officially bent the way they do things to keep Joe Burrow, Chase, and Higgins together for years to come.

Hello Super Bowl window, it is great to see you again!!!

WHO DEY!!