The Bengals have paid superstar receiver Ja'Marr Chase. Under the strict new-money APY analysis, he's now the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history — at $40.25 million per year. But the devil always resides in the details — and,

According to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, that four-year, $161 million contract for Chase includes $73.9 million guaranteed at signing. The guarantees go beyond Year 1, too, with roster bonuses and $29.8 million guaranteed for 2027. By March of 2027, the running total of guarantees will reach $112 million.

The WRs are the ultimate package deal and their greatness grows exponentially because of each other. Now their bank accounts do, as well.