One trade, cut, signing Cincinnati Bengals should make

The Bengals’ 2023 season was destined to collapse after quarterback Zac Taylor suffered a season-ending wrist injury in Week 11.
However, as the quarterback prepares to return in 2024, the squad will have no excuse for failing to compete for the Super Bowl.
With that in mind, here are some trades, cuts, and signings Cincinnati should consider in the coming months.

The Bengals now control the 18th choice in this year’s first round draft. However, that may not be enough to secure a necessary addition to their offensive line.

Offensive tackle Jonah Williams is set to leave in free agency after being shifted to the right side with the signing of left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. last offseason. He even requested a trade from the squad, but then reversed it.

That means Cincinnati needs to address the right tackle issue early in the draft. And, with some of the top offensive tackles anticipated to be selected early, the Bengals may need to trade up to assure they get one. Moving up for Notre Dame’s Joe Alt or Penn State’s Olumuyiwa Fashanu will most likely require a significant investment in draft capital.

The 6-foot-6, 334-pound offensive tackle would do his best to keep Burrow from suffering any further season-ending injuries.
Scott signed a three-year, $12 million contract with Cincinnati last summer as the team looked to replace veteran safeties Jessie Bates III and Vonn Bell, who both left in free agency.
However, with the rise of Cincinnati’s 2023 third-round pick, safety Jordan Battle, Scott is suddenly expendable.

According to Spotrac, releasing Scott this offseason would save the team $2.3 million in cap space while incurring a $2 million dead cap charge.
Cincinnati may not have enough savings to let rid of their solid veteran backup. However, any extra room that the Bengals can create will assist them prepare to sign the next player listed below.