The Cincinnati Bengals have decided to release guard Alex Cappa, a move that will yield an $8 million savings on their salary cap. Cappa, who had a four-year contract worth $35 million signed in 2022, faced challenges during his tenure with Cincinnati, especially missing the entire postseason in 2022 due to an ankle injury. Despite being a key player in the regular season, starting in all 50 regular season games from 2022 to 2024, Cappa's lack of postseason experience is notable, ranking fifth among offensive linemen with no playoff appearances.

This decision appears to be part of a broader effort to reshape the Bengals' offensive line after a disappointing performance leading to their Super Bowl 56 run. The Bengals have not shied away from making significant changes to bolster their efforts to reclaim a leading spot in the league. Cappa's exit might signal an impending shift in strategy to improve their playoff prospects going forward.