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Bengals Release Zack Moss, Elevate Chase Brown to Lead Back

Moss’s release follows his placement on the Active/Non-Football Injury list for conditioning, clearing the way for Chase Brown to lead Cincinnati’s backfield.

Sep 29, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Zack Moss (31) runs for yardage against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Bengals announced Wednesday they released veteran running back Zack Moss, absorbing a $1.7 million dead-cap charge.
  • Moss fractured his C6 vertebra in three places during Week 8 of the 2024 season and was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list on July 22 due to conditioning concerns.
  • Cincinnati restructured Moss’s two-year, $8 million contract in April, cutting his 2025 salary to $1.8 million to preserve cap flexibility and monitor his recovery.
  • The move opens the door for second-year back Chase Brown to take over as the team’s primary rusher, backed by Samaje Perine and rookie Tahj Brooks.
  • Moss now faces an uncertain path back to the NFL as he continues neck-injury rehabilitation and evaluates interest from other teams.