Cordell Volson’s Journey with the Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals appeared to have made a successful choice with their fourth-round pick in 2022 by selecting Cordell Volson, who quickly secured a starting position during his rookie season.
Challenges Ahead
However, as the following seasons unfolded, Volson’s development stalled, leaving him performing as a subpar guard. Entering the 2025 season, he found himself in a battle for his starting role after the team brought in Lucas Patrick through free agency. Unfortunately, this competition reached an unfortunate conclusion when Volson sustained an injury, which is expected to sideline him for the entire season and potentially end his career with the Bengals.
Contract and Future Prospects
On cutdown day, the Bengals made the decision to waive Volson with an injury designation. This designation prevents him from participating in any games this year. Consequently, Volson may pursue a settlement that could allow him to sign with another team, though this seems unlikely due to his current injury status. There remains a possibility for other teams to claim him. However, given both his injury and a pending cap hit of approximately $2.4 million, as reported by Over The Cap, this scenario appears improbable. Should another team claim him, they would inherit that financial obligation.
If no team claims Volson, he will revert to the Bengals’ injured reserve, remaining there until he can successfully undergo a physical exam, while the team still bears the responsibility for his remaining $2.4 million salary.
Legacy with the Bengals
As it stands, it seems increasingly likely that this will mark the end of Volson’s tenure with the Bengals. While he may not have been the most outstanding guard, he contributed a level of consistency and commitment to the team’s offensive line.
