Bengals release once prized free agent signing, per report
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CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Cincinnati Bengals have released offensive lineman La’El Collins, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.
Collins was a prized free agent for the Bengals in the 2022 offseason.
The season started with Collins on the reserve/physically unable to perform list after he missed all of training camp while rehabbing from an injury that ended his 2022-23 season early.
With an emphasis on improving the line protecting star quarterback Joe Burrow, the Bengals went out and signed Collins to a three-year, $30 million deal.
The signing of Collins was applauded by fans as it signaled the front office was serious about keeping Burrow safe.
Collins started all 15 games for which he was healthy in his lone year in Cincinnati.
The 30-year-old now becomes a free agent, per Yates.
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