The Cincinnati Bengals have made a strategic move by releasing veteran guard Alex Cappa, a decision prompted by the need to free up salary cap space ahead of the upcoming free agency. Cappa, who joined the Bengals in 2022, started 50 games for the team and played a pivotal role in their run to the AFC Championship Game that season, establishing himself as the best offensive lineman on the roster. His release clears $8 million in cap space, bringing the Bengals' total to over $68 million, providing them with significant flexibility to strengthen the team in free agency and improve their chances for the next season.