Cincinnati Bengals release veteran starting guard
Cincinnati Bengals release veteran starting guard If the Cardinals want a veteran guard, the Bengals just released one who has missed only one game in five seasons.
The Arizona Cardinals have a need at guard on the offensive line this offseason. A veteran option has just come available.
The Cincinnati Bengals released guard Alex Cappa.
Cappa is 30 years old and has started 96 games at guard in his career. He has only missed one game in the last five games. He played the last three seasons for the Bengals after four with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who drafted him in the third round in 2018.
The Cardinals have a hole at guard with Will Hernandez, Evan Brown and Trystan Colon all set to become free agents. 2024 third-round pick Isaiah Adams finished the season starting five games at right guard, but it is uncertain whether the coaches see him as a starter for 2025.
With Cappa's release, he becomes a free agent immediately. If the Cardinals are interested, they can pursue him now.
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