Following their first preseason game, the Cincinnati Bengals have waived cornerback Abu Daramy-Swaray, running back Shermari Jones and wide receiver Pooka Williams Jr.
Daramy-Swaray and Jones are both rookies who signed with the Bengals as free agents in May. Williams, a first-year player, originally was a college free agent signee of the Bengals in 2021.
Williams is the most notable player to be waived. As a rookie out of Kansas last year, he impressed enough to earn a spot on the practice squad. The former Jayhawk was even called up to the gameday roster in Week 13 vs.