Hamilton County is one step closer to a new lease with the Bengals, after commissioners approved an agreement April 29 for the first phase of stadium improvements. Bengals spokesperson Emily Parker said the team appreciates the county's support in approving the agreement.

Hamilton County commissioners approved a new agreement with the Cincinnati Bengals that calls for $830 million in renovations to Paycor Stadium.

Ohio’s Hamilton County, long considered to have made the worst stadium deal ever for a municipality, voted for a relative win when it comes to the future of the Cincinnati Bengals in the city. By a vote of 2-1,

The Ravens exercised Hamilton's fifth-year option for the 2026 season on Wednesday, meaning he'll stay with Baltimore this year before becoming an unrestricted free agent next offseason. His fifth-year option is worth $18.6 million.

The Ravens announced the decisions Wednesday afternoon, 24 hours before the fifth-year option deadline. It, however, had become clear in recent weeks that this is the direction they’d go in, and that had nothing to do with Linderbaum’s performance on the field, where he’s been one of Baltimore’s most consistent players.

The Ravens are locking in safety Kyle Hamilton for 2026. Baltimore announced the club has exercised the fifth-year option on Hamilton's rookie contract. Hamilton will now be paid $18.6 million in his fifth season.