Cincinnati Bengals RELEASE Cody Ford | Reaction, Analysis

The Cincinnati Bengals have released veteran offensive lineman Cody Ford, ending his three-year run in Cincinnati.

The 29-year-old versatile swing tackle and guard appeared in 50 games with 10 starts after signing as a free agent in 2023. Head coach Zac Taylor confirmed the move Monday, noting the team wanted to give Ford a head start on landing elsewhere ahead of final roster cuts this weekend.

Ford began camp competing for backup tackle snaps behind Orlando Brown Jr. and Amarius Mims, but younger options like Javon Foster and Jalen Rivers have taken second-team reps recently, including in the preseason loss to the Bears. Taylor praised Ford’s flexibility, willingness to play multiple spots on short notice, and the solid contributions he provided over three seasons.

This early cut signals the Bengals’ desire to reshape offensive line depth and potentially add help via free agency or the waiver wire. What does this mean for the unit protecting Joe Burrow? How will the depth chart shake out? We break down the reaction, film notes from camp, and what comes next for both Ford and Cincinnati. Like, comment your thoughts, and ! Who’s next on the cut list? Check out our partners ⤵️

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