The Bengals are officially moving on from veteran offensive lineman Cody Ford, a move that just hit as teams finalize their rosters for the upcoming season. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo broke the news today, confirming Cincinnati is releasing the 29-year-old before the season even kicks off.
A Limited Role in Cincinnati
Ford appeared in 50 games, making 10 starts for the Bengals over the last three seasons. If you were watching, you know his playing time took a dive. Last year, he was technically active for all 17 games, but his actual time on the field was super limited, logging just seven percent of offensive snaps and 16 percent of special teams snaps. That kind of usage, even for a veteran, tells you everything you need to know about where he stood with the team.
From Second-Round Pick to Free Agent
This isn’t Ford’s first stop, either. He entered the league as a second-round pick by the Bills back in 2019. Over his career, the guy’s got 99 games under his belt, with 42 starts spread across Buffalo, Arizona, and Cincinnati. Now, he’s back on the open market.
So, what’s next for Ford? Will another team pick up the veteran offensive lineman this close to the season? The Bengals are definitely making a statement with this move, shaking things up on their offensive line, and it’ll be interesting to see what happens next for both Ford and Cincinnati’s O-line.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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