Bengals Vice President Troy Blackburn wanted to extend the 1997 stadium lease rather than continue negotiations.

A 10-year option in the new agreement with Hamilton County could potentially keep the team in Cincinnati even longer, through 2046.

The new lease finalizes a process that has been ongoing throughout the offseason. The Bengals agreed with local officials in June to a $470 million renovation of Paycor Stadium along with the lease extension, but the latter required formal approval from county commissioners.