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Ja'Marr Chase gives update on status for Bengals vs. Patriots, contract situation

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase won't sit out of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots if he doesn't get a new contract.

Chase said Friday he was told he'd be getting a new contract this offseason and that Friday was his deadline for a deal to be done.

Ja’Marr Chase spoke to the media for the first time since the last of the offseason

He discussed the status of his contract negotiations with the Bengals, if he will play on Sunday and more: pic.twitter.com/86rnfk4qp8

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) September 6, 2024

The fourth-year Pro Bowl wide receiver did not participate in the preseason or training camp practices, but has been on the practice field this week before the season opener at Paycor Stadium.