The Bengals officially released Trae Waynes on Monday afternoon.
The veteran appeared in just five regular season games in two seasons with the Bengals. Cincinnati saves $10.8 million in cap space with the move.
They also signed wide receiver Trenton Irwin to a one-year contract for the 2022 season.
Irwin had two receptions for 34 yards last season. The 26-year-old appeared in seven games in 2021.
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