Cincinnati is reportedly growing close to a deal with both Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase to keep them in the Queen City long term. Only Burrow would have that kind of impact. It might be the one thing that helps Cincinnati return to the top of the AFC.

Jeremy Fowler breaks down Cincinnati's efforts to secure deals for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

Coming into this offseason, the Cincinnati Bengals knew they'd have to work out long-term deals with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. That is, of course, if they want to make Joe Burrow happy. Before free agency even started,

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,

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