Bengals Begin Search for New Swing Tackle After Releasing Cody Ford
The Cincinnati Bengals have released offensive lineman Cody Ford after a disappointing preseason. The team is now searching for a new swing tackle to serve as the primary backup. Ford's departure leaves a vacancy that the coaching staff must address before the regular season.
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Cody Ford, who lined up at guard during the Bengals' preseason opener against Tampa Bay at Paycor Stadium, was let go after his performance in exhibition play fell short of what the coaching staff expected. His ability to play multiple spots along the line had made him a candidate for the swing tackle role, which typically serves as the primary backup at both offensive tackle positions.
With Ford gone, the Bengals' staff faces a compressed timeline to
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