As expected, John Ross is back with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Tuesday, the team announced Ross’ activation off the Reserve/Injured list and the corresponding move, waiving Damion Willis.
Ross was always expected back around this time and Zac Taylor talked in depth about the plan for Ross and Jonah Williams recently.
Perhaps more interesting is the story of Willis, the undrafted talent who was surprisingly an opening-day starter for the Bengals in A.J. Green’s slot.
Willis eventually fell out of favor as Auden Tate rose to the top of the depth chart and it has ultimately culminated in undrafted Stanley Morgan getting more looks as of late.
For now, Willis ends his main-roster tenure with nine catches on 16 targets. The Bengals saw something they really liked with him but had to get him out there earlier than anticipated, so rest assured they’ll look for a way to keep him aboard.
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