Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) catches a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Banks Stadium in Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Ja'Marr Chase Praises Newest Member of Bengals' Wide Receiver Room Isaiah Williams

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By James Rapien | Last updated Nov 15, 2024 11:06 AM ET

The Bengals acquired rookie wide receiver Isaiah Williams last week after he was waived by the Lions.

The undrafted rookie has two receptions for six yards and one kickoff return for 36 yards. He was a preseason standout in Detroit, leading the team with 11 catches for 123 yards. He also had six punt returns for 71 yards in three preseason games.

Bengals star receiver Ja'Marr Chase says Williams is off to an impressive start.

"He came in jumping. He's on it right now, not gonna lie," Chase said. "I'd be excited to see what he can do. He looks smooth right now playing too, so it'll be nice to see what he can do."

Chase added that Williams is "moving all around" on offense.

It's unclear if Williams will actually get a chance to show what he can do on offense this week, but he's certainly capable of helping on special teams.

Look for the rookie to return kicks and punts on Sunday against the Chargers.

Here’s your first look at new Bengals wide receiver Isaiah Williams. There’s no reason why he can’t help out on kick and punt returns right away with Charlie Jones dealing with a groin injury. I’d expect to see him on Sunday night, at least on kick returns. https://t.co/BNc2vHrhW1 pic.twitter.com/3IofJ3gBCc
— James Rapien (@JamesRapien) November 14, 2024