Joe Burrow has repeatedly stressed the importance of the Bengals re-signing both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and it appears Cincinnati's quarterback will get his wish sooner rather than later.  The Bengals have made significant progress on massive contract extensions for both wideouts,

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the offseason with the goal of finding a way to sign Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Trey Hendrickson to new contracts. While Hendrickson has been given permission to explore a trade,

The Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly made significant progress on extensions for star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins

No longer appearing likely to extend Ja'Marr Chase and split with Tee Higgins, the Bengals have seen their updated plan

At the moment, the highest-paid receiver in the NFL is Minnesota Vikings star Justin Jefferson, who makes $35 million per year on his $140 million contract. Earlier this offseason, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett signed a four-year extension with $123 million guaranteed, seeing him get paid about $40 million per year.

According to an NFL insider, the Cincinnati Bengals are making progress with Ja'Marr Chase on an extension. He is seeking to become the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history.

According to NFL Media, the Bengals have made "significant progress on massive contract extensions" with star receivers "Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins," and the contracts "could be finalized in the coming days.

The rumor mill says the Cincinnati Bengals are close to finalizing extensions with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. That possible outcome isn't all that shocking after months of public campaigning from Joe Burrow and the fact the team doesn't really have any other big upcoming contracts after years of so-so drafting.

ESPN and NFL Network both reported that the Bengals are making progress toward bringing back star receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.