The Cincinnati Bengals have enough cap space to keep being players on the free-agent market.
That’s even after the signings of Orlando Brown, Cody Ford and Nick Scott.
According to Over the Cap, the Bengals have roughly $17.5 million left in free cap space. Brown’s four-year, $64.092 deal carries a cap hit of just $10.4 million in 2023.
Scott’s three-year deal worth $12 million carries a 2023 cap hit of $2.4 million.
By their own admission, Brown becoming available for the Bengals was unexpected, so the cap outlook is very much in flux. But the team will need just a couple million to sign a draft class and a couple more as injury insurance for the season.
Meaning, a value tight end, defensive back and running back — if not other spots — could still be in play.
Keep in mind that’s before any other additional roster moves to free cap space. Cutting Joe Mixon and/or La’el Collins would provide big boosts, while meeting Jonah Williams’ trade request would net the team $12.6 million.
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