Bengals’ star wide receivers hold more leverage in 2025 contract negotiations

Last spring and summer, much of the talk about the Cincinnati Bengals centered around extensions to star players.

Unfortunately, the attention was largely negative, as Trey Hendrickson, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins all had their contractual frustrations failed to be met by the team.

As most know by now, Higgins admirably played on the franchise tag, Chase had one of the best seasons ever by an NFL wide receiver, garnering a First-Team All-Pro nomination, despite a “Hold-in” this summer. Hendrickson joined him in that achievement this year, thanks to a 17.5-sack season. All three are hoping that they grabbed the attention of the Bengals’ front office this time around in terms of their talent…