The Bengals and Geno Atkins have agreed to a three-year contract extension, keeping the All-Pro defensive tackle in Cincinnati through the 2022 NFL season.
According to Adam Schefter, the deal is worth $65.3 million over the four new years added to Atkins’ contract, which was set to expire in 2019. Most of the money will come to Atkins within the first two years.
Geno Atkins: 4-year extension for $65.3M, $25.5M in first year, per source. More than 50% contract($37.5M) paid in first 2 years. $16.3M yearly average is highest yearly average signed by a 30+ year old non-QB in NFL history.