The Bengals officially exercised Dax Hill's fifth-year option on Wednesday morning. The 24-year-old was entering the final year of his contract. Now he's under contract through the 2026 season. “I’m really excited about Dax’s future,

The Bengals exercised their fifth-year option on cornerback Dax Hill's contract on Wednesday in a move that was a strong sign of their belief in Hill's talent and a show of confidence in his ability to return from a torn ACL.

The Bengals double down on a first-round investment by keeping a versatile defensive back in Cincinnati for at least one more season.