Report: Bengals release NFLPA president Winston

The Cincinnati Bengals released offensive tackle and NFL Players Association president Eric Winston on Saturday, a source told ESPN's Josina Anderson.

Last year, the 33-year-old Winston was re-elected as the NFLPA's president for a two-year term.

He re-signed with the Bengals this offseason, but was unable to secure a backup spot despite the team's weakness at the position.

Winston was recently forced to clarify comments he made about not caring if the NFL "dies out" in 20 years due to a work stoppage in 2021.