Cincinnati Bengals Add Shaka Heyward to 53-Man Roster, Cut Veteran Wide Receiver

The Bengals made a move on Monday.

May 12, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Shaka Heyward participates in drills during Cincinnati Bengals rookie mini camp inside the Bengals indoor practice bubble. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via USA TODAY NETWORK | The Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY NETWORK

CINCINNATI — The Bengals cut veteran wide receiver Trenton Irwin and promoted linebacker Shaka Heyward to the active roster.

Heyward has spent this season on Cincinnati's practice squad. He gives them another linebacker to lean on with Logan Wilson dealing with a knee injury.

Meanwhile, Irwin appeared in seven games for the Bengals this season, making two starts. He's eligible to join the practice squad if he clears waivers.

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