Stumbaugh quotes Brown, noting that the Bengals running back “would love to do something and be a part of this team. I [Brown] don’t want to go anywhere else.” Brown is further quoted in the article observing that both Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins waited to get paid and just got more expensive for the Bengals to resign.

Entering the final season of his rookie deal,  the former fifth-round pick wants the bag, and rightfully so. Chase Brown is coming off his best season in the NFL, surpassing 1,000 yards rushing for the first time in his career and catching a very nice 69 receptions. He finished as the RB7 in fantasy points per game and at times served as the bell cow running back for the Bengals. This said, with the Bengals already committing a substantial amount of their cap room to the salaries of Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, Chase may have to leave the Bengals to get the most money next offseason. Brown’s fantasy production this season largely hinges on whether the Bengals look to secure a replacement for the veteran in this year’s draft or opt to ride Brown as their go-to back until he reaches free agency.

Author:  Edward DeLauter (@ff_litigator)