Geno Atkins is one of the more notable cut candidates for the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason.
After a down season while Zac Taylor continues to turn over the roster, Atkins could be on his way out the door due to the potential cap savings.
So much so, Pro Football Focus’ Brad Spielberger just listed Atkins as the team’s most likely cut:
“Atkins played just 127 snaps in 2020 and graded out at 54.0, both marks by far the lowest of his career. The career Bengal had played at least 775 snaps and graded at 76.2 or better in five straight seasons before his first-ever bad year, but it’s fair to wonder if age is perhaps catching up to the soon-to-be 33-year-old.”
The tandem of age and injury hasn’t helped Atkins, who suffered a shoulder issue in training camp and never looked 100 percent. He never got to play a major role next to D.J. Reader, as the team had planned for fewer — but more effective — snaps.
Cutting Atkins saves the Bengals roughly $9.5 million, which they could use to pursue offensive linemen or pay their own guys. When it comes to top cut candidates in Cincinnati, it’s between Atkins and Bobby Hart ($5.8 million in savings).
Back in December, a report suggested Atkins and the Bengals were ready to go their separate ways.
