Five years ago, the gave defensive end in July, and two months later, defensive tackle . More on the NFL On Tuesday, the Bengals extended both players again. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Atkins, one of the league's best interior defenders, signed a , including $25.5 million in the first year. More than half the new contract will
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