The struggled to protect in Sunday's 24-3 season-opening lo s to the . Two days later, they're saying goodbye to potential reinforcements, .Collins, 30, had been on the Physically Unable to James Lynch Jersey Perform (PUP) list, which would've sidelined him for at least four games. Now, the ninth-year veteran is free to sign with any team and play as soon as he's medically cleared.Originally signed to a three Eric Kendricks Jersey -year, $21 million contract last offseason, Collins' release saves the Bengals more than $7 million in salary cap space, . The former standout was a candidate to open 2023 as Cincinnati's starting right tackle, but his rehab from a Alexander Mattison Jersey torn ACL and MCL extended through the preseason, resulting in his placement on PUP. La'el Collins OT Collins started 15 games for the Bengals in 2022, but former left tackle has since taken over the first-team job on the right side, with four-time Pro Bowler Jr. joining the team as Burrow's Korey Stringer Jersey new blind-side blocker this offseason. Availability has been a concern for Collins throughout his career. A toe Stephen Weatherly Jersey injury cost him all but three games in 2016, and a five-game suspension limited him to 10 starts in 2021, his final season with Dallas. His exit leaves the Bengals short on long-term offensive line depth, with , and as top reserves behind Brown and Williams.