The Bengals are expected to cut ties with a player after this season.

After a 6-11 season, the Cincinnati Bengals have officially entered their offseason. It’s been a quiet start, with no major changes to the front office or coaching staff. They’re the only AFC North team that currently has its head coach, as their three division rivals either fired a coach or, in Pittsburgh’s case, saw the head coach step down. 🏈😶

Team president Mike Brown still believes in the core that carried Cincinnati to the Super Bowl in the 2021 season, but whether general manager Duke Tobin and head coach Zac Taylor can revert to their winning ways in 2026 remains to be seen. 🏆🤔

The Bengals currently sit eighth in the NFL in cap space, with an estimated available total of over $65 million this offseason. They could further boost room by cutting veterans, and Cody Ford has been floated as a likely target. Ford’s star moment came with a viral 21-yard reception on his birthday, but his 2025 season showed little on-field production, and his role diminished significantly after a bigger 2024 season. 💸✂️

Other potential cuts to free cap space include Orlando Brown Jr., T.J Slaton, B.J. Hill, and Oren Burks, though one insider expects Cincinnati to retain them for 2026. Meanwhile, three impending big-earning free agents are expected to top $15 million per year: Trey Hendrickson, Cam Taylor-Britt, and Joseph Ossai. 💰

Overall, Cincinnati faces a strategic offseason of trimming cap space, weighing veteran removals, and deciding how aggressively to invest in a defense that supporters hope will return them to contention. The choices made now will shape whether the 2026 roster can recapture their winning trajectory. 🔮