Highest-Paid Non-QB Ever – Chase’s 4-year, $161M deal ($40.25M per year) makes him the NFL’s richest non-quarterback in history.
Top-10 in Annual Salary – His $40.25M per year ranks higher than some starting QBs, including Trevor Lawrence ($37.5M) and Lamar Jackson ($39M).
QB-Level Guaranteed Money – Chase’s $112M guaranteed surpasses some veteran QBs, putting him in elite financial territory.
More Than Some Super Bowl Winners – His annual salary is higher than what QBs like Matthew Stafford ($40M) and Jared Goff ($33.5M) are earning.
Just Below the Elite QBs – While Chase’s deal is massive, it’s still behind top quarterbacks like Joe Burrow ($55M) and Patrick Mahomes ($52.6M) in annual pay.
Bengals’ Financial Balancing Act – With Burrow and Chase commanding QB-level salaries, Cincinnati must navigate cap challenges to stay competitive.
Future WR Contracts Will Follow – His deal sets a new standard, meaning stars like Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb could demand even higher salaries.
NFL Salary Cap Implications – As WRs near QB salaries, teams may need to rethink roster-building strategies or push for higher salary caps.
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