What is Ja'Marr Chase's net worth? Contract breakdown, salary of Bengals WR in 2023

Cincinnati Bengals v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cincinnati Bengals v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Ja'Marr Chase is currently the wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. The star wide receiver recently celebrated his birthday on March 1st and is currently 23-years-old.

Chase is making rounds online after his ex-girlfriend, who also shares a baby with him, posted concerning images and messages on Instagram stories. His former lover, Amber Nicole, claims she has evidence that would end the NFL star's football career.

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The young wide receiver is at the peak of his career and any unnecessary controversies can create problems for him. He started his professional football career in 2021, after the Bengals drafted him as the fifth overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Chase agreed to a four-year, $30.8 million contract with the Bengals, tying him to the team until 2025. A $30,819,641 guarantee, a $19,774,284 signing bonus, and a $7,704,910 yearly salary are all included in his contract.

He will get a $940,000 base salary, a $2,521,786 roster bonus, a $8,405,357 cap hit, and a $18,211,606 dead cap value in 2023.

So far, in his two seasons in the NFL, his career earnings are $22,495,177 and according to Sportsnaut, he has a net worth of $1 million.

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How did Ja'Marr Chase performed in his first two NFL seasons?

AFC Championship - Cincinnati Bengals v Kansas City Chiefs
AFC Championship - Cincinnati Bengals v Kansas City Chiefs

Ja'Marr Chase shone all the way through in his rookie season and was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2021. He started in all the 17 games he played in and recorded 81 receptions on 128 targets for 1455 yards and scored 13 touchdowns.

The Cincinnati Bengals were the leaders in the AFC North in 2021 and made it to the playoffs with a 10-7 record. The Bengals not only made it to the postseason but also played Super Bowl LVI against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Chase, in his very first season, got to play his first Super bowl game. However, the Bengals suffered a heartbreaking 20-23 loss against the Rams. Ja'Marr Chase played in all four postseason games and had 25 receptions for 368 yards and one touchdown.

He made it to the Pro Bowl and was also a member of the All-Pro Second team in 2021. In his second season in 2022, Chase continued with his outstanding performances until Week 6, when he suffered a hip injury.

He returned in week 7 only to aggravate his injury further, where he suffered a labral tear. He missed four games of the season and returned in week 13 (Bengals had a bye in week 10) to play against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chase started in 12 regular games last season, where he had 87 receptions on 134 targets for 1046 yards and nine touchdowns. The Bengals were once again placed first in the AFC North with a 12-4 winning record.

The Bengals entered the postseason and lost to the Chiefs 20-23 in the NFL Conference Championship game. Chase played in all three playoff games and caught 20 receptions for 220 yards while scoring two touchdowns.

Ja'Marr Chase made it to the Pro Bowl for the second time in 2022. So far, in his NFL career, Chase has started in all the 29 games he has played and has had 168 catches on 262 targets for 2501 yards and 22 receiving touchdowns.

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