Bengals Restructure Geno Stone's Contract Ahead of 2025 Season

Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone has agreed to a contract restructuring that reduces his 2025 salary from $6.475 million to $4.9 million, with $1.5 million of that now guaranteed, effectively making it more costly for the team to release him. The adjustment, similar to a recent move involving running back Zack Moss, was largely performance-driven, as Stone struggled in coverage for much of last season but finished strong with four interceptions. Stone expressed acceptance of the pay cut, stating his commitment to the team and acknowledging his own performance issues. The Bengals’ recent approach to reworking contracts reflects a desire to retain players while managing costs, a relatively new practice for the franchise. Stone, entering the final year of his deal, will aim to prove himself in hopes of securing a larger payday in 2026. The moves free up cap space, though it remains unclear how the Bengals plan to utilize these savings.