Bengals cut Sam Adams

Today the Bengals announced they have cut DT Sam Adams. Adams was in the middle of a 3 year contract. Today the Bengals also announced the signing of DT Kenderick Allen.

I am a little surprised by this news. With the draft pick of Matt Toeaina and the free agent signings of Allen and Michael Meyers, I figured someone would be cut but I thought it would be John Thornton not Adams. I also thought Adams and Thornton would get a chance to compete for a spot in training camp. This raises questions about the status of Adams' knee and if him not being in the best of shape played a role in this decision.