Ted Karras is thrilled to stay in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bengals signed center Ted Karras to a one-year contract extension this week. Karras has been a leader in the Bengals’ locker room since he arrived, and for at least the next two seasons, he will anchor the middle of their offensive line.

Karras started to become a fan-favorite after his mic’d-up game against the Miami Dolphins in his first season in Cincinnati, then again after his tirade in Tennessee following a win over the Titans. Karras instantly connected with fans and then launched The Cincy Hat, which has taken the fan base by storm.

Now that Karras has a new contract, which is basically a two-year, $12 million deal for the next two seasons, he seems excited to be back…