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Bengals Waive Center Matt Lee Two Years Into Rookie Deal

The move spotlights Cincinnati's thin interior line depth heading into the draft.

Overview

  • Cincinnati announced it waived center Matt Lee, a 2024 seventh-round pick who appeared in 22 games with one start.
  • Lee saw little offensive action for Cincinnati, totaling 27 snaps as a backup to veteran starter Ted Karras and playing mostly on special teams last season.
  • His release comes midway through a four-year, $4.1 million rookie contract, ending his Bengals stint after two seasons.
  • Depth has tightened inside after guard Lucas Patrick signed with the New York Giants, even as the team brought back Dalton Risner.
  • Reporters expect the Bengals to target an interior lineman in the draft or via another signing to reinforce depth as the 33-year-old Karras anchors the position.