Bengals waive long-snapper Tyler Ott after Clark Harris’ return

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Cincinnati Bengals have released long snapper Tyler Ott. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

CINCINNATI — The Bengals waived long snapper Tyler Ott on Tuesday, no longer needing a backup with Clark Harris recovered from a groin injury.

Cincinnati signed Ott after Harris got hurt during a loss to Buffalo Nov. 20. He played in three games while Harris recovered. Ott was inactive as Harris returned to long snapping during a 24-20 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday that eliminated the Bengals (5-8-1) from playoff contention.

The Bengals didn’t make a corresponding move to fill the roster spot.

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