An NFL WAG has revealed the brutal reality of the league after her husband was released by his team during his recovery from a broken neck. 

It was revealed on Wednesday that the Cincinnati Bengals had cut running back Zack Moss, following an official announcement from the team.

Moss, 27, was previously on the non-football injury list pertaining to a neck injury that cut his season short in 2024.

Moss’ wife, Jessica, had previously taken to social media to talk about ‘one of the hardest weeks’ after Moss returned to the Bengals’ training camp.

Then, after the running back was officially cut from the side, Jessica returned to TikTok to open up about the brutal decision.  

In a video posted on the platform, she said: ‘I’m on my daily walk with my two kiddos after finding out that my husband was just released from his job. 

The Cincinnati Bengals have cut running back Zack Moss amid his recovery from a neck injury

Moss’ wife Jessica has now lifted the lid on the brutal reality of the league, via a TikTok video

‘For those who don’t know, my husband is a running back for the Bengals and I received a text from him this morning saying that he was just released by the team. 

‘This wasn’t super surprising news to me because he is injured – he’s recovering from a neck injury. For those who don’t know, neck injuries are very severe, especially in the NFL. 

‘Obviously the team had their reasons for releasing him or whatever but ‘lack of talent’ isn’t one of them. He’s a great pᴀss blocker, one of the reasons that Cincinnati wanted him. But anyway, I wasn’t going to let that keep me in a bad space’. 

In a previous video that Jessica posted, she revealed that Zack had been suffering from ‘scary symptoms’ as a result of the injury. 

‘He is recovering from an injury from last season. He fractured his neck and he is not completely healthy yet. He has some scary symptoms and we are just rehabbing and doing everything [he] can to get healthy.’ 

Last season, Moss signed a two-year contract worth $8million. He then re-structured his deal for a contract worth $1.7m in 2025.

Cutting him leads to the Bengals eating a $1.88m ᴅᴇᴀᴅ cap penalty, but will net Cincinnati $1.2m in cap savings.

Moss’ return from injury coincided with an already-packed running back room at Paycor Stadium.

Jessica took to social media to discuss the matter with her followers on TikTok

Jessica, who wed Zack in October 2022, is often seen supporting her husband at training

Moss’ absence led to the rise of Chase Brown, a 2024 draft pick, as one of the best young running backs in the NFL.

Add to that the selection of Texas Tech rusher Tahj Brooks in the sixth round of this year’s draft and the re-signing of Samaje Perine, and the Bengals seemed chock full of running back options.

According to The Athletic, Moss discussed retirement with Bengals head coach Zac Taylor.

However, with three young children, Moss hoped to earn more NFL money before eventually calling it quits.