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The Pittsburgh Steelers were active on their WR depth chart before Monday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins to close out Week 15.
To make room for Marquez Valdes-Scantling being signed to the active roster, the Steelers had to release Ke'Shawn Williams.
The move was reported just after 4 p.m. ET by ESPN's Brooke Pryor.
Williams is a speedy 5-foot-9 wide receiver who split his college career between Wake Forest and Indiana after coming out of the Philadelphia area.
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This is the first season in the NFL for Williams, who hasn't caught a pass.
Instead, his role has been as a return man.
Williams has played in eight games.
He has 18 kick returns this season for 425 yards, with a long return of 37 yards.
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Williams has also returned 11 punts for 112 yards, with a long of 17.
He has fumbled twice, which isn't ideal.
The Steelers have used Williams for just nine offensive snaps in his eight games.
There's always a chance Williams gets signed back to the Pittsburgh practice squad, or a different team looking for a returner could pounce on the opportunity.
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