06-14-2022, 07:09 PM
Cappa who has worn #65 throughout his career, chose #66 when he joined the Bengals. However, yesterday was media day where they take publicity photos of all the players for use throughout the season and Cappa did the photo shoots twice. One time he was wearing his assigned #66 and the other his preferred #65. So it looks like Cappa has not finalized his number.
The holdup....#65 is Larry Ogunjobi's number. Apparently, if Ogunjobi re-signs he gets 65 back. If he doesn't, Cappa will be #65.
From Bengals.com , Hobson article
The holdup....#65 is Larry Ogunjobi's number. Apparently, if Ogunjobi re-signs he gets 65 back. If he doesn't, Cappa will be #65.
From Bengals.com , Hobson article
Quote:Free-agent defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi is here certainly in spirit. Ogunjobi, who had such a big year last season with seven sacks, broke his foot in the Wild Card Game. When his ensuing $40 million deal with the Bears was voided when they flunked him on the physical, he's been on the market ever since.
The Bengals know he's out there, but there is the matter of his health, as well as reaching a deal. Still, he's highly regarded around here and his mates would love to see him back. Especially fellow Greensboro, N.C., product D.J. Reader, the guy who played next to him at nose tackle.
Even new right tackle Alex Cappa is thinking of him. On Monday, he went through the Bengals national media day twice, with No. 66, as well as No. 65, the jersey Ogunjobi wore last year.
Just in case.
"Great teammate for sure," Reader said of Cappa. "Keep the number open and hopefully he'll be back … He has to make the best decision for him."
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