The Cincinnati Bengals shook up the running back room Wednesday but cutting last year's Week 1 starter Zack Moss. Moss, who signed with Cincy in free agency ahead of his fifth NFL season, played just eight games (six starts) before eventually having his job taken by explosive second-year ball-carrier Chase Brown.

In 2024, Moss signed a two-year deal with the Bengals worth $8 million. After last season, Moss and Cincinnati agreed to a restructured deal worth $1.7 million in 2025. Wednesday's release will cost the Bengals $1.88 million in dead money against the salary cap and net Cincinnati $1.2 million in cap savings.

The Bengals ’ running back depth became crowded in his absence. Chase Brown, a breakout 2024 rookie, earned a reputation as one of the league’s most exciting young backs. The team also drafted Tahj Brooks and re-signed Samaje Perine,