Ja'Marr Chase

ESPN’s Ben Baby reports Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase missed Tuesday’s practice while he awaits a contract extension.

Chase missed practice for the first time in training camp, previously remaining involved in drills though he had not been practicing. With many star receivers getting big money through extensions this offseason, Chase is the latest to have some sort of contract dispute while awaiting an extension. His teammate, Tee Higgins, returned on the franchise tag while team president Mike Brown had said a deal for Chase was unlikely before the start of training camp. The 24-year-old is entering his fourth season and has two years left on his rookie deal, the second being a fully guaranteed fifth-year option. Bengals head coach Zach Taylor said Chase is “day-to-day”. A deal may be more likely to get done next offseason, but Chase missing practice time is notable.