Cincinnati Bengals Waive Wide Receiver Trenton Irwin, Promote Linebacker Shaka Heyward

The Cincinnati Bengals made a significant roster move on Monday, December 2, 2024, by waiving veteran wide receiver Trenton Irwin and promoting linebacker Shaka Heyward from the practice squad to the active roster.

Trenton Irwin, who had been with the Bengals, was a healthy inactive for the team’s Week 13 game. This decision follows a pattern where Irwin’s role had been diminishing, leading to his eventual release.

Shaka Heyward, on the other hand, has spent the current season on the Bengals’ practice squad. His promotion to the active roster indicates the team’s need for depth and support in their linebacker position.

This roster adjustment comes after the Bengals’ loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, suggesting that the team is looking to make strategic changes to improve their performance.