Ja'Marr Chase has committed to giving his all for the Cincinnati Bengals this season despite failing to agree a contract extension with the franchise.

Chase, who caught seven touchdown passes and tallied 1,216 receiving yards last season, described his current situation as "aggravating" to reporters.

The Bengals kickstart their 2024 season this weekend against the New England Patriots, and Chase suited up for practice on Friday after skipping a workout earlier this week.

"It's my decision," said Chase, whom the Bengals listed as questionable to play.

Chase compiled 3,717 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns in his first three NFL seasons with the Bengals. 

In 2023, he caught a career-high 100 passes, tying for second-most in a season in Bengals history.

He is also one of only eight players in NFL history who have reached 1,000 receiving yards in each of their first three seasons in the league.

The Bengals are keen to keep one of their prized assets, with Chase indicating talks are continuing as their Week 1 assignment draws closer. 

"It's a small chance, but who knows what'll happen in these next couple hours?" Chase said.

Chase still has two years remaining on his rookie deal as he had his fifth-year option picked up, which will see him earn $9.8million this season and $21.8m in 2025.

This offseason, though, has seen several receivers get big-money deals, including A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles (three years, $96m), CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys (four years, $136 m), and Chase's former LSU team-mate Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings (four years, $140m). 

Asked about a report that suggested he wanted to top Jefferson's $140m deal by one cent, Chase said: "If I want to beat Justin, I'm gonna beat the s*** out of Justin. 

"Not by a penny, brother."