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Cincinnati Bengals reward coach Zac Taylor with extension through 2026 season

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have extended the contract of coach Zac Taylor through the 2026 season, the team announced Wednesday.

The deal comes days from Super Bowl LVI, where the Bengals lost to the Los Angeles Rams 23-20. It was the franchise's first appearance in the game since 1989.

"Zac has come into the league and worked to develop the foundations for a winning program that can be successful over time," Bengals president Mike Brown said in a statement. "The fruits of Zac's efforts were seen this year, and Zac is well-regarded by our players and coaches.