La'El Collins opt out

[casear2727]

(02-18-2023, 07:11 PM)puddycat Wrote: Should the Bengals opt out?  Seems like a bit of a jerk move after an ACL/MCL injury, but..
As I understand it, the Bengals could opt out of the contract, would eat 2/3 of the $5M signing bonus, and the move would save just over $6m against the cap (there may be an injury settlement as well).  I was a big fan of the signing when it happened, but between the ACL/MCL, chronic back injuries, and being 30 next year, the upside is shrinking.  It would put us in a very needy RT position, but aren't we already there?

I dont think they can while he is not cleared to play, without a medical settlement.