Geno Atkins will remain a Bengal for five more years

How do you lock up your superstar DT for the future? Simple, you pay him superstar money.

If you haven’t heard of Geno Atkins you better recognize because he is one of the top defensive talents in the NFL. The 303 pound force can take down your favorite quarterback with his speed or stuff your favorite running back at the line with his power. Few can match Atkins’ quickness and strength in the NFL today.

Last season Atkins had his coming out season as he posted 53 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. Today the Bengals kept the anchor of the defense in Cincinnati by giving him a 5-year $55 million extension.

You can catch Geno Atkins suiting up for the Bengals on Sundays starting this week, but you can also see him on Tuesday as a part of HBO’s Hard Knocks series.

– John McAuliffe (@John_Mac310)