Cappa and his new teammate Ted Karras talk to the media after signing contracts with the Bengals. | Cincinnati Bengals

Alex Cappa officially signed a four-year, $40 million deal with the Cincinnati Bengals yesterday, after the former Lumberjack became one of the first free agents to commit to a new team in the 2022 NFL season.

The 27-year-old guard announced his intent to sign with the Bengals on Monday morning during the NFL’s initial two-day “legal negotiation window” that precedes free agency. However, the deal was not official until yesterday.

“I knew [Cincinnati] was going to be a good place to come to, and a place where we’re going to be competitive and talented,” Cappa told the media after signing his new contract. “That’s what I was looking for.” 

Cappa wouldn’t comment on the conversations he had with Tom Brady before and after the superstar reneged on his retirement plans, but said that he enjoyed playing with him in Tampa Bay.

“I really enjoyed my time with Tom and I’m super excited to start here,” he said.

After blocking for Brady — who many believe is the best QB in NFL history — Cappa will look to continue his Super Bowl success blocking for up-and-coming NFL star Joe Burrow.

Bengals Wire reports that Cappa’s contract includes $11 million in guarantees and a $9 million signing bonus.