The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County have had a significant update in their ongoing war for renovations to Paycor Stadium and a lease agreement that would keep the Bengals in Cincinnati.
Chris Wetterich of Cincinnati Business Courier reports:
"Hamilton County has struck a deal with the Cincinnati Bengals to spend $185 million improving Paycor Stadium in 2026, a first phase of what could, in the long run, be an $830 million, larger package of upgrades to the facility."
While the agreement doesn't include a lease agreement, this was a major hurdle in the Bengals' desire to feel comfortable agreeing to a long-term lease.