Bengals Restructure Guard Cordell Volson Contract Amid Depth Chart Competition

Cincinnati Bengals guard Cordell Volson has agreed to a one-year contract restructuring that reduces his base salary from approximately $3.7 million to $1.5 million, with a total deal value of $2.6 million including $500,000 guaranteed and additional incentives and per-game bonuses. The renegotiation, described by Volson as mutually beneficial, came amid increased competition on the Bengals' offensive line following the drafting of Dylan Fairchild and additions of veteran guards, leading to Volson losing his starting left guard position last season. While the contract lowers his immediate base pay, Volson has opportunities to earn more through incentives tied to playing time, and the Bengals save modest cap space while minimizing dead money if they release him later. Volson expressed no hard feelings about the pay cut and emphasized his commitment to compete for a starting role under the new offensive line coach Scott Peters. The restructuring reflects the Bengals' efforts to manage their roster amid growing depth and competition along the interior offensive line, with Volson focused on improving consistency and reclaiming a starting spot. Overall, the deal secures Volson's roster status while providing flexibility for both the player and team in the 2025 season.