Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase won the receiver triple crown as the regular-season league leader in three categories: receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.

The problem is that the Bengals can, and perhaps will, squat on Chase at $21.8 million for 2025, the franchise tag for 2026, and possibly a second tag for 2027. He could let it play out and hit the market in 2028. But that’s three seasons away. He’ll be 28. And he’ll bear the risk of a significant injury impacting his value.