Now both Chase and Higgins have NFL-altering contract extensions. According to the 33rd Team's Ari Meirov, Higgins' agent told the Bengals something quite simple: No Higgins extension, no Chase deal.

Star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a record-breaking contract extension.

Ja’Marr Chase’s bold declaration about his next contract has come true. On Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals agreed to sign both Chase and fellow wide receiver Tee Higgins to long-term deals.