The four-time Pro Bowler agreed to a four-year, $60 million extension with the Bengals on Friday, The Cincinnati Enquirer was first to report. Including the remaining year on his rookie contract, Green’s total deal is now worth $70 million over five years.
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The deal resolves a major question for the Bengals going forward, as Green had announced his intentions to play this season under his player option year of $10.1 million. The team may have had to place the franchise tag on him next year for retention.
Green has 4,874 yards receiving and 35 touchdowns in four seasons with Cincinnati.
