The cap space outlook for the Cincinnati Bengals will dramatically shift in the hours and days leading up to next week's opening of free agency. Case in point, the Bengals moved around north of $30 million in salary with two moves on Monday.

The Cincinnati Bengals released starting right guard Alex Cappa, clearing about $8 million in salary cap space, the team said Monday.

Alex Cappa has been a starter on the Cincinnati Bengals offensive line for the past three seasons, but he won't be returning for a fourth season. The team has decided to cut ties with Cappa in a move that was announced on Monday.