Bengals extend Lewis through 2016

Published May 03, 2016

Cincinnati, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - The Cincinnati Bengals signed head coach Marvin Lewis to a one-year extension on Wednesday.

The deal now keeps Lewis with the team through the 2016 season.

"I appreciate the commitment by management to the direction of our team," Lewis said. "It's gratifying to our coaching staff and to me personally. The stakes get higher each and every year, and the return of our players this week for the start of offseason work has stoked our fires. I'm excited to continue our pursuit of greatness and to be World Champions."

Last season, the Bengals went 10-5-1, marking the third straight double-digit win season for the Bengals.

Lewis has been with the Bengals since the 2003 season, posting a career coaching record of 100-90-2 with the team. The Bengals are 0-6 in the postseason under his leadership, including four straight one-and-done seasons.

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