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Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase hyperextended his knee during practice after landing awkwardly, but says he’s fine and could have returned; the team held him out as a precaution. Coaches may limit his practice reps in coming days, but there’s optimism about his availability for the start of the season.
Ja'Marr Chase avoided a serious left-leg injury after a Tuesday practice, saying a hyperextension would have allowed him to continue. The star receiver, who followed a 2024 triple crown with a four-year, $161 million extension and posted solid numbers in 2025, did so even as Joe Burrow missed nine weeks with a turf-toe injury earlier in the season. While losing Chase would be costly for Cincinnati, this update suggests he’s healthy heading into the season.
Ja’Marr Chase left Tuesday’s Bengals practice after an awkward landing and a brief limp, but he didn’t head to the locker room and appeared to be in no obvious pain, keeping updates on his status pending.
Joe Burrow started Cincinnati’s first preseason game versus the Lions, going 5-for-6 for 39 yards across two series (including a 16-yard connection to Ja’Marr Chase) before a 9-yard sack stalled the first drive; the Bengals added a 56-yard field goal by Evan McPherson on Burrow’s second series. Joe Flacco entered in the second quarter and threw a 4-yard TD to Jack Endries, extending Cincinnati’s lead to 10-0, while the Lions sat their starters.
On the first day of Cincinnati Bengals training camp, All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase threw a helmet during a skirmish with cornerbacks DJ Turner II and Jalen Davis; a punch reportedly was thrown, but Davis downplayed it as competitive energy and said he wants a fight every day.
Ja'Marr Chase was involved in a brief scuffle with Bengals defenders (including DJ Turner II and Jalen Davis) during Cincinnati's first training camp practice. The incident cooled quickly, though Chase remained verbally engaged with Turner. The Bengals’ defense has struggled in recent years, allowing the third-most points in the NFL, and fans are hoping for an edge from that unit ahead of the regular season.
Ja'Marr Chase sparked a brief scuffle on Day 1 of Bengals training camp as the offense and defense clashed; video shows Chase jawing with defenders and ripping DJ Turner II's helmet, though no injuries were reported. The skirmish comes as Cincinnati aims to shore up a defense that struggled in 2025, adding Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, Bryan Cook, and Kyle Dugger to bolster the unit and set up a more competitive camp.
Ja’Marr Chase says Cincinnati’s offseason defensive additions — including Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe and Bryan Cook, plus two early draft picks — raise expectations for the defense after a string of playoff droughts. Burrow has called this the most talented roster he’s been with in the NFL, and the team aims to translate the improved defense into timely results to reach the playoffs and get back to the Super Bowl-era peak after the 2021 run.
Washington’s proposed 9.9% “millionaires’ tax” starting in 2028 would cost Jaxon Smith-Njigba roughly $12.3M in state taxes on his $168.6M extension, while Ja’Marr Chase would pay about $4.46M under Ohio’s tax changes; after state taxes, Chase would take home about $156.54M and Smith-Njigba about $156.30M, meaning the tax geography narrows the gap despite the bigger contract and highlights how blue states tax athletes more than red states like Ohio.
Ja’Marr Chase vented on Twitch after news that Maxx Crosby was traded from the Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks, saying he was furious about the move and how Crosby ended up in the division. The piece argues the Crosby deal strengthens Baltimore’s defense, while Cincinnati’s pass rush has weakened with Trey Hendrickson’s departure, heightening the AFC North challenge for the Bengals.
Seattle's Jaxon Smith-Njigba, three years into his rookie deal, says he deserves to be the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver and expects a lucrative second contract that could average over $40.25 million per year, potentially surpassing Ja’Marr Chase’s current record-setting deal; he emphasizes patience and readiness for the right timing and terms.
Sports Illustrated’s Gilberto Manzano unveils Nos. 10–1 of the 2026 NFL Top 100, led by No. 1 Josh Allen with No. 2 Myles Garrett, No. 3 Ja’Marr Chase, No. 4 Puka Nacua and No. 5 Will Anderson Jr.; the piece emphasizes future projection and surrounding team context, notes Mahomes’ knee surgery as a factor for the upcoming season, and shows a top-heavy mix of quarterbacks, non-QB playmakers and pass rushers fueling the ranking.
The Bengals narrowly lost 20-18 to the Browns in a game highlighted by Myles Garrett setting the NFL sack record and Ja'Marr Chase's strong finish, with key plays and player performances shaping the season finale.
The Bengals narrowly lost to the Browns 20-18 in a close season finale, despite strong performances including a touchdown from Ja'Marr Chase and a career-high rushing season for Joe Brown. The game featured key turnovers and a late game-winning field goal by Cleveland's Andre Szmyt, with notable individual achievements from Chase, Brown, and Higgins.
Ja'Marr Chase reflects on his 'crazy' NFL season, discussing his performance with multiple quarterbacks, leadership growth, and future goals, including aiming for 1,500 yards and a Super Bowl win, while emphasizing the importance of team identity and discipline.