NFL Rumors: Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins Eye Future Together with Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals trio of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins is eyeing a future together beyond Week 18.

Ian Rappoport of NFL Network reported that the quarterback and his top wide receivers have "discussed" playing alongside each other with the Bengals going forward and that it is their "goal."

"Sources say the three have discussed playing together again for years to come. It's their goal, and privately they have made no secret about it," Rapoport wrote.

Burrow is currently under contract through 2029 while Chase could be a free agent after 2025 and Higgins can hit free agency this spring.

The trio has been together since the 2021 season, which was Chase's rookie year. The Bengals have gone 37-27 since then, reaching two AFC title games and one Super Bowl.

Chase has 5,329 receiving yards and 45 touchdowns in his career and has 1,612 yards and 16 touchdowns thus far in 2024. Higgins has 4,542 yards and 34 touchdowns in his career, with 858 yards and 10 touchdowns coming in 2024.

Burrow has 4,641 yards with 42 touchdowns and just eight interceptions in 2024. Despite the stellar play from that electric trio, the Bengals are just 8-8 this season and need a win in Week 18 as well as some help in order to make the playoffs.

If the Bengals are unable to qualify for the postseason, Higgins' time with the team could come to a close as he figures to have a strong market in free agency.