Mitchell Tinsley won’t be denied. But Williams is an especially tough cut to make. He’s the perfect example of adding to the roster well. The Bengals nabbed him on the waiver wire last year and he played himself onto the roster, showing well on special teams returns, too. Other teams will have an interest.

The Bengals must reduce their roster to 53 players by August 26th. Key position battles include right guard on offense and the cornerback spot opposite Cam Taylor-Britt. The team may look to add offensive linemen and defensive tackles after other teams make cuts.