The Cincinnati Bengals might not have made the playoffs last season, but they have the means to be a Super Bowl contender if things go right.
As long as Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins remain with the offense, the Bengals will always have a chance. However, another important part of the roster the Bengals need to ensure is sound is the offensive line.
And they've done just that with a contract extension recently. As Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com shared, Orlando Brown Jr., a Pro Bowl left tackle, has been extended through the 2027 NFL season.
Bengals extend Orland Brown Jr. through 2027
"As he headed into the final year of his deal, Brown negotiated his one-year extension that keeps him in what he calls a 'dream scenario' through the 2027 season in a deal announced Thursday," Hobson writes.
Brown, a key protector for Burrow, has locked down the Bengals' left tackle spot for the last few seasons. He's going to be 30 years old in 2026, so this extension carries him through his age 31 season.
He's been with the Bengals for the last three seasons, starting 45 games for the team, including 17 this past season.
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While he has not made a Pro Bowl since joining the Bengals, Brown is still a solid lineman who has been a boon for the Bengals since they signed him in free agency in 2023.
The former Baltimore Ravens third-round pick and former Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl champion has been a solid protector for the Bengals over the past few seasons.
Even though there's room for improvement, having stability along the offensive line is an underrated setup for an offense. Brown could play better, but his stability, along with the rest of the starters returning from last year, should make things better in 2026.
Burrow will have a key protector for the next two seasons as Cincinnati looks to bounce back from a disappointing 2026 season.
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