The Cincinnati Bengals currently have the eighth-most cap space in the league, with $61.5 million to work with. However, this does not mean Cincinnati won’t make any roster moves to free up cap space this offseason. For the Bengals to extend their big-name players, i.e., Ja’Marr Chase, Trey Hendrickson, Tee Higgins, and Mike Gesicki, they need as much cap space as possible for them to have a chance.
The front office made their first significant roster move one-and-a-half weeks ago, parting ways with Sheldon Rankins, freeing $9.6 million in cap space. Today, they made their second roster move, parting ways with a struggling offensive lineman.
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According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Bengals have released right guard Alex Cappa, freeing $8 million in cap space, and incurring a dead cap hit of $2.25 million in 2025. With the release of Cappa, they should have $69.5 million. Finally, now that their 50-game starter over the past three seasons is gone, they need to address the right guard position either through free agency or the draft.
Bengals have released veteran G Alex Cappa.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 3, 2025
The veteran right guard had a rough 2024 campaign
Alex Cappa had a rough 2024 campaign, struggling in pass protection, allowing the most pressures, the third-most hurries, the eleventh-most QB hits, and tied for the second-most sacks among guards. Cappa surrendered 51 pressures, 36 hurries, seven QB hits, and eight sacks, posting a 39.7 pass blocking, a 54.9 run blocking, and a 50.5 overall PFF grade in 17 starts.
Here’s how they can free up more cap
- Restructure Joe Burrow: $19.26 million
- Cut Sam Hubbard: $9.51 million
- Cut Geno Stone: $6.48 million
- Trade Germaine Pratt: $5.85 million
- Cut Zack Moss: $3.32 million
Total Savings: $44.42 million
