Bengals Extend TE Mike Gesicki's Contract to $25.5 Million

Mike Gesicki is officially returning to the Cincinnati Bengals on a three-year contract extension worth $25.5 million, which includes $12 million in the first year. The former Penn State tight end had a successful season with the Bengals, recording 65 catches for 665 yards and two touchdowns. This deal marks Gesicki's first multi-year contract since his rookie deal with the Miami Dolphins, after a challenging stint with the New England Patriots. While the Bengals are also navigating contract negotiations for other players like Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, retaining Gesicki is seen as a positive move for the team's passing game. Despite concerns over his blocking capabilities, the Bengals value his contributions as a reliable receiving option. Gesicki's performance with the Bengals indicates a bounce-back from a less productive year with the Patriots, where he caught only 29 passes.