Alex Cappa’s guard role is referenced as a departed piece in last season’s Bengals guard duo, with Risner stepping in to stabilize the interior. Cappa’s exit helped prompt this upgrade, as Cincinnati sought more consistency at guard from 2019 draftees and veteran options alike.

Alex Cappa's quick recovery from his release shows the demand for solid offensive linemen. Having started all 17 games for the Bengals, his signing with the Raiders could significantly boost their offensive line.

Alex Cappa was a significant player for the Bengals, starting all 50 regular season games during his tenure. However, he missed the playoffs entirely due to an ankle injury, ranking fifth among offensive linemen with no playoff appearances. His release is a strategic move to save cap space and potentially reshape the offensive line.

Cappa has been a consistent starter for the Bengals, though his performance dipped significantly last season, contributing to his release to free up salary cap space.

Alex Cappa has been released by the Bengals as part of a strategic salary cap maneuver. His performance suffered due to injuries last season, ranking low among guards in pass protection.