Collins, 32, last played in an NFL regular-season game for the Bengals in December 2022, when he suffered a knee injury. Released by the Bengals in September 2023, Collins signed in 2024 with the Buffalo Bills, which moved him from tackle to guard. He was released in August 2024 by the Bills.

A former Cincinnati Bengals player has found a new home in free agency. Fresh off a former Bengals player landing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, offensive tackle La’el Collins ha

CINCINNATI — Former Bengals offensive lineman La'el Collins is signing with the Cowboys according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star Telegram. Collins, 32, spent one season in Cincinnati (2022), helping the Bengals reach the AFC Championship Game.

"He gives you even more flexibility," Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said of tight end Noah Fant before practice.

Tight end Noah Fant, a 2019 first-round draft pick, is expected to sign with the Bengals on a one-year deal, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday. In six seasons in the league, Fant has started in 83 of his 95 appearances. Last year with the Seattle Seahawks, he had 48 catches for 500 yards and one touchdown.