NFL Rumors & News: Ja’Marr Chase, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Rashod Bateman (Fantasy Football)

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Fantasy Football Rumors & News

Check out the latest news and notes around the NFL.

Rashod Bateman inks contract extension
Rashod Bateman and the Ravens have agreed to a contract extension through 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Bateman will now remain with the team that drafted him for the next few seasons. The former first-round pick recorded 367 receiving yards and one touchdown on 32 receptions in 16 games last season.

Jesse Garcia

Amon-Ra St. Brown signs contract extension with Lions
Amon-Ra St. Brown has signed a contract extension with the Detroit Lions. This new deal is for four years and $120 million, making him the highest-paid WR in the NFL.

Fantasy Impact

St. Brown is coming off a season where he ranked as the WR4 in fantasy points per game. This new deal keeps him as a Lion for the long haul, and ensures that you can feel comfortable picking him as a top-seven pick in your drafts this year.

Sam Wagman

Ja’Marr Chase gets fifth-year option exercised
The Bengals exercised the fifth-year option on WR Ja’Marr Chase‘s contract. The expectation is that contract talks will begin soon.

Fantasy Impact

It’s not surprising that the Bengals picked up Chase’s option. The former top-five pick has been a massive piece of Cincinnati’s offense whenever he plays and figures to reset the WR market, whenever he signs his new contract.

Sam Wagman