According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, that four-year, $161 million contract for Chase includes $73.9 million guaranteed at signing. The guarantees go beyond Year 1, too, with roster bonuses and $29.8 million guaranteed for 2027. By March of 2027, the running total of guarantees will reach $112 million.

The Cincinnati Bengals signed their two big offensive weapons—wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins—this week, much to the delight of quarterback Joe Burrow. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer has all the numbers on both of those deals: Ja’Marr Chase’s four-year,

The WRs are the ultimate package deal and their greatness grows exponentially because of each other. Now their bank accounts do, as well.