Ja’Marr Chase Contract: Salary, Fifth-Year Option

The Bengals have become one of the top annual threats in the AFC. Cincinnati has grown into a top online sports betting target in the Super Bowl odds market. 

The main reason is the Burrow-to-Chase connection, which has been moved from Baton Rouge to southwestern Ohio. 

The Bengals have already poured hundreds of millions into Joe Burrow’s contract. Soon, they’ll likely make a big investment in Ja’Marr Chase’s contract, too. 

Ja’Marr Chase Contract

Ja’Marr Chase is entering his fourth season of a four-year rookie contract with the Bengals. In total, the four-year deal is worth $30.8 million.

Ja’Marr Chase Fifth-Year Option

Like all first-round picks, Ja’Marr Chase’s rookie contract could be extended by the team option for a fifth year.

In Chase’s case, the fifth-year option is a bit of a no-brainer. Cincinnati exercised the option on April 24. Chase will draw a $21.8 million salary in 2025 and is now scheduled to hit free agency in 2026.

Ja’Marr Chase Salary

Ja’Marr Chase’s base salary for the 2024 season is $1.06 million. After the addition of roster bonuses, his total take-home cash value will be $4.86 million.

Over the life of the contract, Chase’s average annual salary is $7.7 million. 

Ja’Marr Chase Signing Bonus

Ja’Marr Chase received a signing bonus of $19.77 million for his rookie deal.