The Cincinnati Bengals were right behind the official announcement of a lease extension agreement with Hamilton County with a statement of their own. In a press release, Bengals Executive vice president Katie Blackburn praised the county and the franchise’s excitement to remain in Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Bengals will be staying in town for the foreseeable future. Hamilton County has agreed to a new deal to modernize Paycor Stadium and keep the Bengals in downtown Cincinnati through June 2036.

Hamilton County Commissioners June 26 approved new lease terms for Paycor Stadium with one commissioner abstaining. The deal would keep the Bengals in Cincinnati through at least 2036 – and possibly 2046 – playing at an improved Paycor stadium thanks to spending by both taxpayers and team.