NFL: Bengals extend coach Lewis’ contract

Cincinnati boss to stay through 2015 thanks to strong regular season record

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Cincinnati: Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis had signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him on the job through the 2015 season.

Lewis has led the Bengals to three straight play-off berths, a first for the franchise that began play in 1968. But the Bengals are 0-5 in the play-offs under Lewis.

His 90 career victories are the most in Bengals history by 26 over Sam Wyche (64). His record is 90-85-1 in the regular season.

Lewis, 55, said on Friday: “I’m blessed to continue to do a job I love here in Cincinnati. ... I truly appreciate the commitment by our management to continue to enable us to build an NFL championship team.”

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