Bengals release WR Ke'Shawn Williams after muffed punt against Steelers
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals have released wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams following his muffed punt in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which contributed to the Steelers' 30-27 victory. The decision comes as Cincinnati also signed WR Mitch Tinsley earlier on the same day. The move reflects the team's response to special teams performance amid a competitive season.
- •Cincinnati cut WR Ke'Shawn Williams after a critical special teams mistake.
- •The Steelers won the game 30-27 against the Bengals.
- •Bengals signed WR Mitch Tinsley on the same day.
- •Williams' release indicates a focus on improving performance after the loss.
- 6:29 PMESPN NFL — Source: Bengals cut WR Williams after muffed punt vs. Steelers
"The Cincinnati Bengals cut WR Ke'Shawn Williams after he muffed a punt that eventually led to the Pittsburgh Steelers' 30-27 win, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Earlier Tuesday, Cincinnati signed WR Mitch Tinsley, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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