Bengals Sign Contract Extension with Orlando Brown Jr.

Two-year deal keeps star tackle in Cincinnati through 2028 season.

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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The Cincinnati Bengals have signed a two-year contract extension with offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr., keeping him with the team through the 2028 season. Brown unexpectedly joined the Bengals in free agency in 2023 and has since become one of the team's top players, starting 45 games at left tackle over the past three seasons.

Why it matters

Retaining Brown, one of the Bengals' top offensive players, is a significant move that helps shore up the team's offensive line and provides stability for their passing attack. The extension also likely provides some salary cap relief for the Bengals this year.

The details

Brown negotiated the extension himself, with Bengals executive Steven Radicevic leading the talks. Along with a few other players with expiring contracts, Brown was one of Cincinnati's top re-signing priorities this offseason. Before the extension, Brown's cap hit was set to be just under $22 million.

  • Brown joined the Bengals in free agency in 2023.
  • The contract extension was announced on March 12, 2026.

The players

Orlando Brown Jr.

A nine-year NFL veteran offensive tackle who has started 45 games for the Bengals over the past three seasons.

Steven Radicevic

The Bengals executive who led the contract negotiations with Orlando Brown Jr.

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What they’re saying

“I just wanted to win. It's one less thing on my plate and one less thing on their plate.”

— Orlando Brown Jr. (Yahoo Sports)

What’s next

The Bengals will look to finalize a few more contract extensions with key players before the start of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Securing Orlando Brown Jr. to a multi-year extension is a savvy move by the Bengals, as he has become a vital part of their offensive line and passing attack. This deal provides stability and cap relief, allowing the team to focus on building around their core group of players.