The 2024 NFL season is a wrap, and now we’re in the offseason—or as some might call it, the ‘hurry up and wait’ season. Because some are waiting for the Steelers to announce their next QB, others are eyeing the Bengals to lose their purse and offer contract extensions to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. And guess what? Nothing’s happening. Now, the Cincy fans are looking for good news—like waiting for George R.R. Martin to finally drop Winds of Winter.

And looks like the Bengals are finally ready to lose their purse. To be more accurate, the headlines are that Cincy is finally offering contract extensions. Yep, you read that right. Recently, it was announced that the team has signed the long snapper Cal Adomitis on a one-year contract extension. Adomitis will enter his fourth year in 2025 after the Cincinnati team signed him as an undrafted free agent back in 2022.

ESPN Senior NFL Writer Adam Schefter recently broke the news on his official ‘X’ handle, writing, “Bengals have signed long snapper Cal Adomitis to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season.” His track record? That’s impressive enough to land a contract extension while the major players are yet to get one.

But let’s start with his collegiate career first. The guy started in 12 games in his freshmen year for the Pittsburgh Panthers, recorded 12 games, and recorded two tackles. Then came his sophomore season, when Adomitis helped his team clinch their first ACC Coastal Division Title to play in the ACC Championship game.

Following his final two seasons, the guy wrapped up his collegiate career as the greatest long snapper in Pitt history in 2021. Besides, he helped his team to lift the first ACC title. BUT! The snapper was ignored during the 2022 NFL draft and was later signed by the Bengals as an undrafted free agent.

Since then, the guy played 52 games (both regular season and postseason) and recorded zero unplayable snaps on 432 attempts. Talk about taking the opportunity and running with it. Now, the fans must be hoping for a contract extension for the star wide receiver as well.

Ja’Marr Chase is yet to get an extension

The long-snapper is done. But, what about the Bengals’ star wide receiver? I mean, how can we forget the talk of Cincinnati, Ja’Marr Chase? The guy has been looking for an extension for forever now. A contract extension that could make him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history. And his price tag?

A whopping $40M a year if the Bengals want to keep him. Yes, that’s right. Chase’s market value has reportedly reached $40M a year. And why wouldn’t it be? I mean, the wideout is gonna enter the 2025 season after winning the NFL’s receiving triple crown in the 2024 season (127 receptions, 1,708 yards, 17 touchdowns). The Chiefs surely failed to clinch the 3-peat but Chase made sure to clinch the triple crown.

And now he needs that hefty contract extension that he deserves and who knows better than the QB itself. “He works really hard for it. He’s obviously a great player, great person,” Joe Burrow said. Now, here’s the deal: if Chase gets a $40M a year deal, then the Bengals are about to spend some absurd numbers in 2025. The reason?

Well, the QB is already stacking a sweet $55M per year. Besides, Tee Higgins is expected to get a franchise tag worth $30M+ on the open market. And if we round it all, Cincinnati’s front office is about to feel like a contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Do share your views!