A.J. Hawk Cut by Bengals: Latest Comments and Reaction

After just one season with the Cincinnati Bengals, linebacker A.J. Hawk was released by the team Tuesday.

The Bengals announced the move after Alex Marvez of Fox Sports was the first to report the organization’s decision to part ways with the 32-year-old veteran. Adam Caplan of ESPN noted the Bengals will save $1.4 million with the move.

“A.J. was a big part of us last season as we won the division championship and I appreciate his efforts,” Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said in a statement, via Jay Morrison of Cox Media Group. “We’re going a different direction at this point, but I’ve always been a fan of A.J. It has been a pleasure having him as part of our team and getting to know him and his family better.”

After spending the first nine seasons of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, Hawk signed a two-year, $3.25 million deal with his home-state Bengals last offseason, according to Spotrac.

Although the Ohio State product started …

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