The negotiations between the Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County for a new lease for Paycor Stadium have gotten very tense and very public in recent weeks.
With the sudden dismissal of long-time county negotiator Tom Gabelman, the displeasure from the Bengals’ end was well documented.
These things change quickly, and according to a report from Local 12’s James Pitcher on Tuesday evening, the Bengals and Hamilton County are reportedly close to a 10-year agreement on a new lease without any funding from the State of Ohio.
Bengals’ Director of Stadium and Event Operations Duane Haring said that the team and county are prepared to move forward independently, but they would welcome state aid.