The Cincinnati Bengals got the cap-saving moves started this week with the release of defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins. That, as projected for a while now, should only be the beginning. Those Bengals got a cap boost from Rankins' release and the reveal ...

Former New Orleans Saints first round draft pick Sheldon Rankins has been released after only one year with the Cincinnati Bengals:

In what feels like a recurring theme, the Cincinnati Bengals are dealing with offseason drama for another year. After the Bengals gave star defensive end Trey Hendrickson permission to seek a trade, some have wondered aloud how long they have until the team falls apart at the seams.

The Bengals recently agreed to a one-year contract with tight end Tanner Hudson, a reliable depth piece for the team.

More cuts are expected in the next week as the Bengals prepare for free agency to start. Cincinnati’s front office can start talking to players who are scheduled to become free agents on March 10 at noon ET until March 12 at 4 p.m. ET when the new league year begins.

According to reports, a reunion between the Houston Texans and a standout defensive lineman could be in the works this offseason.

Arguably the toughest of those choices came on Thursday afternoon, when the team granted Hendrickson permission to seek a trade. It came just hours after fellow defensive stalwart Sam Hubbard announced his retirement from the NFL,