NFL Fans React To Bengals Surprising Release On Tuesday
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 24: Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a touchdown with Joe Burrow #9 and Joe Mixon #28 during the second half in the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The Cincinnati Bengals got off to a slow start on Sunday as they only managed to score three points against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1's game on Sunday.
Part of the failure to win on Sunday was how much Bengals quarterback was pressured by the Browns' front 7. Burrow's line let him down on Sunday, and with that in mind the Bengals chose to make an unexpected to change to the roster.
According to ESPN's Field Yates, the Bengals are releasing La'El Collins. The offensive lineman was originally on the PUP list and is now a free agent, able to sign with any team in the league.
Many fans were surprised by the move involving Collins, even if he has yet to play a snap this season.
"Unless we're about to extend Tee Higgins, then I'm surprised they moved on," one fan said.
"Every team but Dallas slept on a first round talent for something that wasn’t even true. He would be great depth if healthy," another fan said.
"Wow. He wouldn’t have started but could’ve been the 1st man off the bench at 4 different positions," another fan added.
"Not sure how good he is anymore but maybe it’s worth a shot somewhere," one fan said.
The Bengals will need a better showing in their offesnve line over the next weeks. The team now shifts to protecting Burrow at all costs, given the massive contract he signed with the team to become the NFL's highest-paid player.
