Joe Burrow’s 4-Word Demand for Ja’Marr Chase As Bengals QB Hugs Tee Higgins and Co in Locker Room

Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium just became the NFL’s hottest diner—and Joe Burrow’s ready to eat. Picture a loaded burger with all the fixings: that’s Burrow’s offense now, stacked like a Yankees lineup in the ‘90s.

On Tuesday, the Bengals locked down All-Pro receiver Ja’Marr Chase with a historic four-year, $161 million deal—making him the highest-paid non−QB ever—and inked Tee Higgins to a four−year, $115 million extension. Burrow, grinning like a kid at a candy store, greeted them post-signing: “Big money in here right now, big money.” But the QB’s appetite wasn’t just for wins.

“Dinner’s on him next,” Burrow joked about Chase, nodding to his record deal. The trio, alongside tight end Mike Gesicki, combined for 67% of Burrow’s NFL-leading 4,918 yards and 43 touchdowns last season. “They have to stop us. That’s hard to do,” Bengals president Mike Brown quipped—a warning shot to defenses.

“Hug me brotha!” – Joe probably@JoeyB x @teehiggins5 x @Real10jayy__ pic.twitter.com/RGjo7XnDe4

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) March 19, 2025

And here’s where it gets interesting. Cincinnati’s keeping its core intact, avoiding past regrets like splitting Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh. “We might be together until the end of somebody’s career,” Burrow said, praising ownership for sealing the deals.

Now, with Burrow’s $275 million contract anchoring the squad through 2027, the Bengals are all-in. Think Brady-to-Gronk vibes, but with Louisiana spice—Chase and Burrow have been linked since their 2019 LSU title run.

This story is unfolding—stay locked in for the latest.

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