A "memorandum of understanding" was reached between the Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County Tuesday in regards to extending the Bengals' lease at Paycor Stadium prior to the June 30 deadline, as first reported by the Cincinnati Business Courier.

Hamilton County and the Cincinnati Bengals have reached a preliminary agreement for $185 million in improvements to Paycor Stadium for the 2026 season.

Hamilton County has struck a deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on improvements to Paycor Stadium, though there is still an impasse regarding the lease extension. Hamilton County has struck a deal with the Cincinnati Bengals to spend $185 million improving Paycor Stadium in 2026,