CINCINNATI -- The Cincinnati Bengals released cornerback Trae Waynes on Monday.
Waynes was entering the final season of a three-year contract that was worth up to $42 million. Cincinnati saves $10.9 million against the salary cap while incurring $5 million in dead money for the upcoming season, according to Roster Management System.
Waynes, the 11th overall pick in the 2015 draft, played in just five games in two seasons with the Bengals.
"I think injuries played a big part there, for sure," Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo said in February at the NFL scouting combine, when asked why Waynes didn't pan out with the club.