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Hendrickson wanting his contract structured in a similar manner isn't an unreasonable request. A complicating factor is the Bengals hadn't given traditional salary guarantees to a non-quarterback until Chase. He has $73.9 million fully guaranteed at signing, which is his first two years minus his per-game roster bonuses. There are $109.8 million in total guarantees that extend into 2028, the fourth year of Chase's deal.
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But when the Bengals took the field, a couple notable names were missing.