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Bengals' Alex Cappa: Clears concussion protocols
Alex Cappa (concussion) is active for Sunday's game against Cleveland.Cappa was diagnosed with a concussion following Cincinnati's Week 15 win over Tennessee. He was able to log a full practice Friday, and he's done enough to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols and will start at right guard in Sunday's AFC North showdown.
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Bengals' Alex Cappa: Enters protocols
Head coach Zac Taylor stated Monday that Alex Cappa entered the league's concussion protocols, Kelsey Conway of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.Cappa feels good Monday, according to Taylor, but he'll still need to pass through the league's five-step protocols. If Cappa is unable to do so, Cordell Volson may be in line to start at right guard against the Browns on Sunday.
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Bengals' Alex Cappa: Participating in OTAs
Alex Cappa (ankle), who missed all of Cincinnati's 2022 playoff run, was spotted practicing during the team's OTAs, Ryan Meyer of the Cincinnati Bengals' official site reports.It looks like Cappa had enough time to recover from his ankle injury during the offseason, as he's been back on the field for OTAs. The 2018 third-round pick has been a staple at guard since entering the NFL for the Buccaneers and Bengals, appearing in 68 games during that five year span. Barring any setbacks, expect the veteran guard to continue holding down the Bengals' offensive line this upcoming year.
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Bengals' Alex Cappa: Could've returned for Super Bowl
Alex Cappa (ankle) said he believes that he would've been available for the Super Bowl had the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Chiefs on Sunday, Andrew Gillis of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Cappa ultimately didn't suit up for any of Cincinnati's three playoff games in 2023 due to the ankle injury he sustained back in Week 18. Going off of the 310-pounder's recent comments, it sounds like he'll return to full health by the start of the Bengals' offseason program.
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Bengals' Alex Cappa: Deemed unavailable Sunday
Alex Cappa (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs, per the team's official site.Cappa has yet to return to the practice field in any capacity since he suffered an ankle injury back in Week 18 versus the Ravens, and he'll ultimately remain sidelined this weekend as a result. Look for Max Scharping to draw another start at right guard against Kansas City.
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Bengals' Alex Cappa: Still not practicing
Alex Cappa (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Andrew Gillis of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.Cappa hasn't played in either of the Cincinnati Bengals' first two playoff games due to an ankle injury he suffered Week 18. He's not yet trending in the right direction as Sunday's AFC Championship Game against Kansas City approaches, but he'll have two more chances to practice before the Bengals need to make a decision on his status for the game. If Cappa is sidelined again, Max Scharping will likely serve as Cincinnati's starting right guard.
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Bengals' Alex Cappa: Unavailable for divisional game
Alex Cappa (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC divisional-round matchup against the Bills, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.After failing to practice in both of Wednesday's and Thursday's sessions due to an ankle issue, it's since been determined that Cappa won't be able to give it a go this weekend versus Buffalo. Max Scharping is the frontrunner to command starting right-guard duties in the divisional round.
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Bengals' Alex Cappa: Sidelined Wednesday
Alex Cappa (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.Cappa didn't play in the Cincinnati Bengals' wild-card win over Baltimore due to an ankle injury that he suffered in Week 18. The starting right guard remains sidelined to start prep ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against Buffalo, but he'll have two more chances to practice before Cincinnati needs to make a decision on his status. If Cappa remains out, Max Scharping will likely draw another start.
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Bengals' Alex Cappa: Won't play Sunday
Alex Cappa (ankle) will not play Sunday against the Ravens, according to head coach Zac Taylor, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.Cappa exited Week 18 with the injury and needed to be carted off of the field. Despite the apparent significance of the injury, Taylor will not rule out Cappa for potential future playoff games. Max Scharping should draw the start at right guard Sunday in Baltimore.
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Bengals' Alex Cappa: Won't return Sunday
Alex Cappa (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Ravens.Cappa will remain out after being carted to the locker room during the second half of Sunday's regular-season finale. It will be worth keeping an eye on the starting right guard's status heading into the 2022 playoffs, which begin next week with the wild-card round.