Geno Atkins on trading block?

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(03-08-2021, 11:20 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Many of us have been thinking that Geno Atkins may be cut, to free up additional cap space, heading into free agency.  Could it be that the Bengals are actually looking to get something of value out of dealing the long time star Defensive Tackle?

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bengals-gm-uncertain-of-geno-atkins-future-amid-reports-of-pro-bowler-landing-on-the-trade-block/

This doesn't surprise me. Trying to get something for him is better than nothing, and he'll free up the cap space regardless.
I wonder at this point if they try to trade him prior to FA start and then release him at start of new league year if he's not traded by then.