Hence, the Bengals taking some serious heat for not getting contracts done earlier. It's still great news that an insider thinks both deals will get done, but the cost of doing so continues to go up by the day, which isn't ideal with the Trey Hendrickson situation unresolved and other needs across the roster.

The Cincinnati Bengals are in the midst of a tricky free agency period. Between Tee Higgins and Trey Hendrickson, they have their hands full already, but a potential record-breaking extension for Ja’Marr Chase is looming in the background.