The Cincinnati Bengals have a track record of signing their key core players to contract extensions during a particular window – from training camp to the start of the regular season.
Former Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green got an extension done a few days in advance of the 2015 season, former Bengals defensive linemen Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap signed extensions days before the 2018 season opener and running back Joe Mixon inked his four-year extension in September prior to the 2020 regular season.
Bengals free safety Jessie Bates could be the next man in line.