At the NFL combine two weeks ago, Bengals director of personnel Duke Tobin said the Bengals are prepared to make Chase the highest-paid non-quarterback. With Garret now resetting the market as the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL, the Bengals will have top Garrett’s contract to back up their words.

Bengals preparing to offer Ja'Marr Chase a record-breaking contract extension that would surpass Myles Garrett's recent deal

The Bengals are in the middle of making difficult rosters moves following a second straight non-playoff season. The team recently released veteran offensive lineman Alex Cappa, saw defensive end Sam Hubbard announce his retirement, and re-signed defensive lineman B.J. Hill and tight end Mike Gesicki to new deals.