The Bengals will have a hard time re-signing both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins during the upcoming offseason.

Chase has one year remaining on his rookie deal in which he is set to earn $21.5 million. He's however targeting the title of the NFL 's highest-paid wide receiver, which would surpass his former LSU teammate, Justin Jefferson, who currently earns $35 million annually with the Minnesota Vikings.

Cincinnati Bengals' director of personnel Duke Tobin offered an update on where the organization stands when it comes to extending superstar wideout

Now more than ever before, professional athletes are engrained in the fashion world. Last week in Paris was no different. One of the athletes that we saw popping out at a bunch of events was Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.

The Cincinnati Bengals and All-Pro wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase enter another offseason of intense contract negotiations. After not being able to agree on a new deal ahead of last season, the Bengals and Chase will now resume negotiations. Chase is entering the final year of his rookie deal with the Bengals.

The problem is that the Bengals can, and perhaps will, squat on Chase at $21.8 million for 2025, the franchise tag for 2026, and possibly a second tag for 2027. He could let it play out and hit the market in 2028. But that’s three seasons away. He’ll be 28. And he’ll bear the risk of a significant injury impacting his value.

Cincinnati's director of player personnel noted he's expecting the two sides can come together to reach a deal.

The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to open contract negotiations again with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase, who likely is seeking to become the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. Chase, 24, is entering the final season of his rookie deal and is coming off a season in which he won the receivers' triple crown,

The latest update on where the Bengals stand on the idea of keeping Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase together in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI — Duke Tobin doesn't sound very optimistic about Cincinnati's chances of keeping Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase under contract for years to come. He discussed the "hard" task of pulling that off with The Enquirer's Kelsey Conway.

The Bengals have to pay their stars this offseason. Joe Burrow commented on the future of multiple players during the Pro Bowl games on Thursday night.