Former New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki is set to sign a three-year, $25.5 million contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals.

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The Cincinnati Bengals are keeping Tight End Mike Gesicki for a 3-year deal worth $25 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The news comes just days after the Bengals announced that they are giving All-Pro Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade and that they would put another franchise tag on Tee Higgins.

Gesicki signed a one-year prove-it deal during the 2024 offseason, and boy, did it pay off in a big way. He caught 65 passes for 665 yards and two touchdowns. His 665 yards were t

The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly close to bringing back star tight end Mike Gesicki. Gesicki earned his role with the Bengals this past season and has been a priority for the front office this offseason.

With a contract dispute between both parties, the Bengals have granted All-Pro EDGE Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade.

The Cincinnati Bengals have made several moves to this point already but finally made a major move Saturday to bring back a key piece to one of the best offenses in the league last season. According to a report by Ian Rapoport,

Cincinnati Bengals, who finished 9-8, might be one of the most explosive non-playoff teams in recent NFL history. Their offense ranked seventh in PFSN’s Offense+ rankings, and Joe Burrow led the league with 43 passing touchdowns.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the contract will be for three years and $25.5 million. Gesicki had one of the best seasons of his career as a 29-year old for the Bengals in 2024, catching 65 passes for 665 yards.

With the goal of having a competitive roster ahead of the 2025 NFL season, the Cincinnati Bengals have secured the continuity of a key weapon for Joe Burrow. The Cincinnati Bengals want to be contenders in the AFC North,

The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of work to do this offseason if they want to keep Joe Burrow happy. With that said, the MVP-caliber quarterback has to be pleased with the front office's latest move.

There is always a slim chance that Hendrickson's reps chat with other teams and realize that contract extensions with other franchises wouldn't be all that more valuable than what