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Steelers Lose Rookie WR Ke’Shawn Williams To Bengals Waiver Claim

The Cincinnati Bengals have claimed Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver and returner Ke’Shawn Williams off waivers, per the NFL’s transactions sheet via reporter Tom Pelissero.

Pittsburgh waived Williams ahead of Monday night’s game to make room for WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

The Bengals claimed WR Ke'Shawn Williams off waivers from Pittsburgh.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 16, 2025

Valdes-Scantling was signed to the 53-man roster instead of being elevated due to the Steelers using the team’s two elevations on EDGE DeMarvin Leal and OT Jack Driscoll as depth with EDGE T.