Ja’Marr Chase Dropping Even More Passes In Practice After Dropping Three In Preseason Game

August 22, 2021, 6:06pm EST (Updated: January 17, 2023, 7:13pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

Ja’Marr Chase has had drop issues all offseason.

The Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver issue during OTA’s continued throughout training camp. It even followed him in front of a national audience on Friday night.

Chase dropped three passes—all on third down.

St-Juste being tested on back to back plays by the Bengals. Fights to jam Chase on 3rd and 5, does enough to disrupt his path. Uses length at the end to get his hands in at the catch point too pic.twitter.com/LO6juRVWzG
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) August 21, 2021

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The drop issues for him have made the transition from preseason game to practice field. According to The Athletic’s Jay Morrison, Chase got the first target of 11-on-11 work and dropped a ball that was going right at his chest.

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First target in 11s for Chase, stone cold drop
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) August 22, 2021

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Ja’Marr Chase with another drop in the end zone. Burrow looking for him over the middle, hit him right in the hands. That’s two drops so far today during team period #Bengals
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) August 22, 2021

Paul Dehner Jr. later pointed out Chase had another big drop in 7-on-7 redzone work, one that resulted in a turnover.

In latest 7 on 7 red zone, Ja’Marr Chase runs a great route, Burrow puts a dime on him at goal line.

Stone cold drop. Pick Vonn Bell.

Chase with a loud f— as he jogs away and Burrow comes up to him with a helmet tap before he goes back to the huddle.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 22, 2021

Long, lonely walk for Chase after 7s. Goes all the way to other end to get a towel. No one near him. Uzomah finally approaches and gives a quick shoulder massage, a few words and a slap on the shoulder pads.
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) August 22, 2021

Chase only had five drops in his final season at LSU.

The 2019 All-American and Biletnikoff Award winner took out his frustration by getting in some additional work.

During special teams period, with the offensive starters resting, Ja’Marr Chase is getting extra reps with the QBs. #Bengals pic.twitter.com/ohTzPmluZo
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) August 22, 2021