Ja'Marr Chase was still trying to grasp the levity of the moment. Up until three weeks ago, the idea that he and fellow Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins were going to sign long-term extensions felt distant.

Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said at the NFL Scouting Combine that he wanted Higgins and wanted to reward Chase as the highest-paid, non-quarterback in the NFL. He got both of those deals done in the end.

Congratulations, Joe Burrow! Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will remain in Cincinnati, each agreeing to huge extensions.