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Bengals release offensive lineman Cody Ford ahead of preseason finale

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Bengals release offensive lineman Cody Ford ahead of preseason finale

Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals cut offensive lineman Cody Ford on August 24, following his struggles in the August 22 preseason game against the Chicago Bears. Head coach Zac Taylor expressed concerns about the team's offensive line depth after that contest. Ford, in his eighth NFL season, had been with Cincinnati for the last three years, appearing in 50 games with 10 starts. He was seen leaving Paycor Stadium in street clothes prior to practice on the day of his release.

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By the Numbers

•Cody Ford cut by Cincinnati Bengals on August 24
•Struggled in preseason game against Chicago Bears
•Zac Taylor voiced concerns about offensive line depth
•Ford spent last three seasons with Bengals

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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For three seasons, when the Cincinnati Bengals needed an offensive tackle to step up off the bench, the answer was Cody Ford. On Monday, when the Bengals cut Ford, they decided to go in a different direction with their backup offensive tackle spot this season. Heading into Friday’s preseason finale at Philadelphia, the first backup offensive tackle spot on the Bengals’ bench remains a competition.
— Yahoo Sportsby CHARLIE GOLDSMITH

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The Cincinnati Bengals announced Monday, Aug. 24 they have released offensive lineman Cody Ford. Bengals coach Zac Taylor said the decision came out of respect for Ford, to give him a chance to get a head start on finding a new team. Ford, an eighth-year player, signed with the Bengals as an unrestricted free agent in the 2023 offseason. He played in 50 regular-season games with 10 starts for ...
— Yahoo Sports