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

Near the end of the season, serious momentum seemed to suggest the Cincinnati Bengals would be able to keep Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on long-term contracts. Now, a little pushback to the idea has arrived,

That framework starts with the $140 million, four-year deal between the Minnesota Vikings and Justin Jefferson, who received $110 million in guaranteed money. His average annual salary of $35 million tops all non-quarterbacks.