As most fans could reasonably guess, the Cincinnati Bengals have again firmly involved Joe Burrow in the offseason process. That includes looping in Burrow on major offseason items on the to-do list such as possible extensions for Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and even Trey Hendrickson.

Joe Burrow's public attempts to encourage the Cincinnati Bengals to keep both of their star wide receivers don't seem likely to pay off. Per ESPN's

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has effectively admitted he likely won’t win MVP this year despite his spectacular season. Fans can be able to forgive Ja’Marr Chase, then, for wondering aloud if somebody else might win the award this year.

The Bengals will have a hard time re-signing both Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins during the upcoming offseason.

Ja'Marr Chase Over Joe Burrow

CINCINNATI — ESPN Analytics voice Seth Walder dropped his top-100 NFL MVP rankings for the 2024 season this week and Cincinnati had three players make the list: Joe Burrow at No. 3, Ja'Marr Chase at No. 8 and Trey Hendrickson at No. 12.

On one hand, Burrow is getting $55 million per year. On the other hand, he might have to watch more than a few quality teammates come and go as the Bengals struggle to put enough talent around him to get the Bengals the first Super Bowl win in franchise history.

Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase showed impressive hands during Thursday's 2025 Pro Bowl Games receiving challenge, but he and the AFC lost.

Joe Burrow on Ja'Marr Chase during an ESPN Pro Bowl Games interview Thursday: "I don't know what more he could do to show and prove himself."

The Cincinnati Bengals are predicted to replace Tee Higgins with a dynamic playmaker in the 2025 NFL Draft who won a national championship during his collegiate career.

In a recent NFL mock draft from Bucky Brooks -- the Bengals select Michigan tight end Colston Loveland. Brooks' reason is regarding a potential Tee Higgins exit, though it could r