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.

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So how do the contracts signed by Justin Jefferson of the Vikings and Ja'Marr Chase of the Bengals compare? As it relates to new-money annual average (an often flawed way to value contracts), Jefferson is at $35 million per year and Chase is at $40.