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Mar 17, 2022

- - - The recruiting effort is in full swing as past and present Cincinnati Bengals players throw attention at free-agent offensive tackle La’el Collins. - Released by the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Collins quickly agreed to link up with the Bengals for a free-agent visit. - To say that isn’t shocking would be a massive understatement. Besides the fact the Bengals have already spent big money on two of the four line spots that need upgrading after a Super Bowl trip, Cincinnati is an obvious destination for Collins because he got coached in Dallas by current Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack. - Current Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton saw what’s going on and tried to help with the recruiting: - - @70LaelCollins Big Dawg!! You know what it is, Come protect 9! - — Mike Hilton (@MikeHilton_28) March 17, 2022 - - - Then there’s Chad Johnson, who talked about it like a done deal already: - - @70LaelCollins We both follow each other for a reason, great minds think alike, in kindergarten they give you stars, but when you’re grown they give you stripes. Tell Troy, Mike & Katie i love them & I’ll see you in training camp. #WhoDey - — Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) March 17, 2022 - - - At this point, Collins will have what sounds like a full day of meetings with the Bengals on Friday, so expect an announcement one way or another soon. - - List - - Bengals sign Hayden Hurst: Best reactions to free agency splash - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Bengals Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Bengals Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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