The Cincinnati Bengals are staying put — at least for another decade.

Hamilton County and the Bengals have reportedly reached a tentative agreement that will keep the team playing at Paycor Stadium under a new 10-year lease, with potential to stretch the deal to 20 years via optional extensions.

The agreement includes $470 million in planned stadium improvements, a significant investment but scaled back from the $830 million renovation package proposed in April. Under the current terms, the county would contribute $350 million, while the Bengals would put in $120 million toward the upgrades.

While the deal outlines a major reinvestment in the 24-year-old stadium, it’s important to note that this week’s vote is only for the framework of the deal. County commissioners will vote on the actual lease once it’s fully drafted by attorneys — likely in the coming weeks.

The timing is no accident. The Bengals were facing a June 30 deadline to extend their existing lease, which dates back to the stadium's original 2000 opening. Reaching a framework now gives both sides time to finalize terms and avoid uncertainty heading into the 2025 NFL season.

Proposed improvements reportedly include technology upgrades, enhanced seating and fan experiences, and infrastructure repairs, though exact details have yet to be disclosed.

With the Bengals now firmly rooted in the Queen City for the foreseeable future, fans can look forward to both competitive football and a modernized stadium — even if the original vision got trimmed.