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Let go Sunday Williams was waived by the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Williams was brought back by the Bengals for the 2022 campaign after spending time on their practice squad last season, while also earning a Week 13 appearance on kick returns. Although a muffed punt in Friday's preseason loss to the Cardinals likely didn't help his chances, the Bengals also already have multiple return man options on their roster, which left Williams expendable.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sticks with Cincinnati Williams was signed to the Bengals' offseason roster Tuesday.

Impact Williams appeared in one contest -- Week 13 -- during the 2021 campaign and operated solely as the team's kick returner. He spent the rest of the season on the Bengals' practice squad and was suspended for two games at the end of December for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension lifted Williams had his suspension lifted by the NFL on Monday.

Impact Williams served his two-game ban and is now clear to return. He last saw action for the Bengals in Week 13 as a kick returner.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended two games Williams has been suspended for two games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams joined the Bengals' active roster for Week 13 but has been on the practice squad since. He'll be ineligible to play until Jan. 3.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pooka Williams Jr. Reinstated at KU | Big 12 Media Days

Pooka Williams Jr. Reinstated at KU | Big 12 Media Days

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

HIGHLIGHTS: Pooka Williams gives Kansas 27-24 lead over TCU

HIGHLIGHTS: Pooka Williams gives Kansas 27-24 lead over TCU

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Reverted after Week 13 Williams was moved back down to the practice squad Monday.

Impact The running back was elevated to the active roster ahead of the team's Week 13 contest against the Chargers, returning three kicks for 52 yards. Williams will head back to the practice squad prior to the team's Week 14 game against the 49ers.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 13 Williams was elevated from from the Bengals' practice squad Saturday for Week 13, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Williams has spent the entire 2021 season on the team's practice squad but has yet to find the active roster. With Auden Tate (calf) on injured reserve and Mike Thomas (illness) doubtful, Williams will serve as depth among the team's wide receiver corps in Week 13 against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas starting RB Velton Gardner enters transfer portal

Kansas running back Velton Gardner, who led the Jayhawks in rushing last season, has entered the transfer portal

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Makes practice squad The Bengals signed Williams to the practice squad Wednesday.

Impact Williams appears fully recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered during training camp. The undrafted rookie out of Kansas boasts a somewhat small frame for the NFL at 5-foot-9, 175 pounds, but he was impressive both between the tackles and in the receiving game in college.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits waivers Williams (hamstring) was waived by the Bengals on Tuesday.

Impact Williams was previously dealing with a hamstring injury, but there's no indication that he was waived with an injury designation. Therefore, he'll be eligible to sign with the Bengals' practice squad if he clears waivers. Williams has an impressive college resume as both a runner and a pass catcher, but his 5-foot-9, 175-pound frame is small for the NFL.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injured during practice Williams appeared to injure his hamstring during practice Sunday, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Williams appeared to be in "serious discomfort" while limping and grabbing around his hamstring. The extent of his injury remains to be seen, but it wouldn't be a surprise if the rookie doesn't suit up for Cincinnati's preseason finale Sunday against Miami.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE