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Former Clemson DL added to Bengals' practice squad


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Former Clemson defensive tackle DeShawn Williams DeShawn Williams
Defensive Tackle (2011 - 2014)
#99 6-1, 295
Central, SC

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was added to the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad on Sunday according to team officials.

Williams was waived by the Bengals over the weekend and was not claimed by another team. Reportedly, he had practice squad opportunities with other NFL teams but wanted to stay part of the Bengals' organization.

Official Clemson Bio: Emerged as one of the team’s top defensive linemen in 2012 and served as a co-starter in 2013 and 2014 ... had 161 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, 24 quarterback pressures, four pass breakups, one recovered fumble and two blocked kicks in 1,235 snaps over 53 games (17 starts) in his career ... tied for fourth in school history in games.

DeShawn Williams

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