Cincinnati Bengals sign head coach Zac Taylor to contract extension through 2026 season | NFL News

Zac Taylor will remain as head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals through the 2026 season; “Zac has come into the league and worked to develop the foundations for a winning programme that can be successful over time,” said Bengals president Mike Brown

Zac Taylor has committed to the Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed head coach Zac Taylor to a contract extension, that will see him remain at the helm through the 2026 season.

It comes off the back of Taylor leading the AFC North side to their first Super Bowl in 34 years.

Although the flagship game ultimately ended in disappointment for the Bengals with a 23-20 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams, Taylor has been rewarded with a new deal.

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Highlights of Super Bowl LVI between the LA Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals

The 38-year-old took charge of the Bengals before the 2019 season, leading them to a 2-14 campaign in his first year. They improved to 4-11-1 in 2020, before finishing 10-7 and claiming the AFC Championship this past season.

Taylor and quarterback Joe Burrow have helped to turn around the franchise’s fortunes

“Zac has come into the league and worked to develop the foundations for a winning programme that can be successful over time,” said Bengals president Mike Brown.

“The fruits of Zac’s efforts were seen this year, and Zac is well-regarded by our players and coaches. I know the effort and passion Zac brings to the building and to our team, and I am pleased by his approach. And I think the city of Cincinnati sees him the way the players and I do. He’s brought excitement to the town and deserves credit and recognition for that.”

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