Right tackle feels like a focal point for the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason as the team heads into free agency.
Bengals coaches sound content with the starting five that played the bulk of last season together, piling up more snaps together than any other starting five in the league before the injury bug knocked three starters out for the playoffs.
The injury and rehab timetable for right tackle La’el Collins is what really brings the position into focus. While there’s a need for improved depth at each spot, Collins’ unknown status for Week 1 makes the right edge all the more important.
Here’s a look at the right tackles who should hit the open market this week.