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WHO:
Orlando Brown Jr. is a captain and Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for the Bengals.
Mike Brown is the team president of the Bengals.
Katie Blackburn is the executive vice president of the Bengals.
Orlando Brown Jr., left tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals
Mike Brown, Bengals president
Katie Blackburn, Bengals executive vice president
Steven Radicevic, Bengals assistant general manager
Joe Burrow, Pro Bowl quarterback for the Bengals
Ted Karras, center for the Bengals
Amarius Mims, 2024 first-round draft pick for the Bengals
Dylan Fairchild, 2025 third-round draft pick for the Bengals
Dalton Risner, right guard for the Bengals
Trey Hendrickson, former Bengals defensive end
WHAT:
Brown stated, "The city, the team, this is what I envisioned for myself."
Brown mentioned, "Having that stability. Being somewhere I want to be. I think the feeling is mutual from upstairs down."
Brown said, "It's as easy as walking up to [team president] Mike Brown and saying 'Hey, can we get this done?'"
Brown's extension is the third major move the Bengals made since the free agent negotiating period started on March 6th, 2026.
Brown's extension terms were not disclosed as of March 12th, 2026.
Orlando Brown Jr. described his contract extension as a "dream scenario."
Brown stated, "The deal creates a sense of stability for myself and the organization."
Brown mentioned, "I didn't necessarily feel the need to reset the market. We have great players in this locker room."
Brown has been with the Bengals since 2023, when he signed a four-year deal worth more than $64 million.
Brown's extension is the third major move the Bengals made since the free agent negotiating period started on March 6th, 2026.
The Bengals agreed to terms with former Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe and former Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook.
Trey Hendrickson signed a four-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens worth $112 million.
Orlando Brown Jr. signed a two-year contract extension with the Bengals.
The extension keeps Brown with the team through the 2028 season.
Brown negotiated the extension himself, without an agent.
Brown's previous contract was a four-year deal worth $64 million, making him the biggest free-agent signing in Bengals history.
Brown has started all 45 games he has played for the Bengals.
Brown ranked 66th out of 68 tackles in pass block win rate last year.
Brown was the Bengals' 2024 Man of the Year nominee for his work in diabetes research.
WHERE:
Cincinnati, Ohio, home of the Bengals
Paycor Stadium, where negotiations took place
WHEN:
Brown's first conversation about a potential extension occurred in February 2026.
The contract extension was announced on Thursday, March 12th, 2026.
Brown's first conversation about the extension occurred in February 2026.
Brown turns 30 years old on May 2nd, 2026.
WHY:
Brown expressed that representing himself made sense in this situation, stating, "You know to be honest, I think just kind of where we are in today's age of the NFL and also who I play for."
Brown expressed a desire for stability and to remain in a city and team he envisions for himself.
Brown felt comfortable negotiating directly with the Bengals' ownership due to his relationship with the team.
HOW:
Brown negotiated the extension primarily with assistant general manager Steven Radicevic, who was promoted in 2025 after being the director of pro scouting since 2018.
Brown negotiated the extension primarily with assistant general manager Steve Radicevic, who was promoted in 2025 after serving as the director of pro scouting since 2018.
Brown negotiated the extension through discussions with Bengals management, specifically with assistant general manager Steven Radicevic.
Brown described the negotiation process as smooth, facilitated by the relationship between the Blackburn and Brown families.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 23:03 UTC)
Orlando Brown Jr., a captain and Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for the Bengals, has secured a contract extension following discussions that began in February. In his remarks, Brown emphasized the importance of stability and his desire to be with the team, noting that negotiating with team president Mike Brown was straightforward. This extension marks the third significant move for the Bengals since the free agent negotiating period opened on March 6, although the specific terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed.
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(UPDATED March 12, 2026 21:05 UTC)
Orlando Brown Jr. expressed his excitement over his contract extension with the Bengals, calling it a "dream scenario" that brings stability to both himself and the organization. Since joining the Bengals in 2023 on a four-year deal worth over $64 million, Brown has seen significant moves from the team, including agreements with former Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe and former Chiefs safety Bryan Cook, as well as Trey Hendrickson's recent signing with the Ravens for $112 million. Brown negotiated his extension primarily with assistant general manager Steve Radicevic, who was promoted in 2025 after serving as the director of pro scouting since 2018.
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(UPDATED March 12, 2026 17:19 UTC)
Orlando Brown Jr. has signed a two-year contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals, keeping him with the team through the 2028 season. The announcement was made today, and Brown negotiated the deal himself, citing his desire for stability and a strong relationship with the Bengals' management as key factors in the process. Brown, who has started all 45 games since joining the Bengals, previously signed a four-year contract worth $64 million, making him the biggest free-agent signing in the team's history.