The Cincinnati Bengals recently restructured the contract of safety Geno Stone, reducing his salary from $6.475 million to $4.9 million. This move indicates the Bengals' intent to keep him for at least another season, especially after not signing any additional safeties during free agency or the recent draft.

Stone expressed some personal feelings about the pay cut but emphasized the necessity of prioritizing team needs. The savings from his reduced salary could play a crucial role in the Bengals' negotiations with Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who is seeking a new contract. Stone is eager for the team to utilize the funds effectively to enhance their overall competitiveness.

Reflecting on last season, Stone acknowledged his struggles and expressed optimism about adapting to new defensive coordinator Al Golden's simplified system. His hope is that this change will allow him to realize the potential that the Bengals saw in him when they signed him.