The Cincinnati Bengals will continue to play their home games at Paycor Stadium for at least another decade and potentially through the 2045 season. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the franchise finalized with Hamilton County a new lease that keeps them in town on an 11-year extension through June 2036.

Bengals Vice President Troy Blackburn wanted to extend the 1997 stadium lease rather than continue negotiations.

"We are glad to finalize this new lease agreement and solidify the future of the Bengals in Cincinnati for many years to come," Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn sa

"He gives you even more flexibility," Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said of tight end Noah Fant before practice.

Tight end Noah Fant, a 2019 first-round draft pick, is expected to sign with the Bengals on a one-year deal, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday. In six seasons in the league, Fant has started in 83 of his 95 appearances. Last year with the Seattle Seahawks, he had 48 catches for 500 yards and one touchdown.

Collins, 32, last played in an NFL regular-season game for the Bengals in December 2022, when he suffered a knee injury. Released by the Bengals in September 2023, Collins signed in 2024 with the Buffalo Bills, which moved him from tackle to guard. He was released in August 2024 by the Bills.

A former Cincinnati Bengals player has found a new home in free agency. Fresh off a former Bengals player landing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, offensive tackle La’el Collins ha

CINCINNATI — Former Bengals offensive lineman La'el Collins is signing with the Cowboys according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Collins, 32, spent one season in Cincinnati (2022), helping the Bengals reach the AFC Championship Game.