Bengals Releasing WR Ke’Shawn Williams

The Cincinnati Bengals are releasing wide receiver and kick returner Ke'Shawn Williams, according to a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The roster move ends Williams' stint with the team following his single appearance in the 2026 season.

Williams originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers out of Indiana in 2025. After spending time on Pittsburgh's active roster and practice squad, he was claimed off waivers by Cincinnati in December 2025 and returned five kicks for 131 yards in 2026.