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Should the Bengals pursue Arik Armstead?

Just as free agency is set to kick off, another massive name is officially released.

The San Francisco 49ers decided late on Sunday night that they will release defensive tackle Arik Armstead.

Armstead was approached by the 49ers about a significant pay cut, but the superstar DT declined, according to Matt Maiocco on Twitter.

Source: The 49ers approached Arik Armstead about accepting a significant pay cut from his scheduled salary of $17.41 million. He declined, so the 49ers are set to release him and he will become a free agent.

— Matt Maiocco (Threads @maiocconbcs) (@MaioccoNBCS) March 11, 2024

The instant question for Cincinnati fans is, should the Bengals pursue him?