Bengals Reportedly Land Roy Williams

Free safety Roy Williams was released this offseason by the only employer he's ever known in the NFL, the Dallas Cowboys. The release came on the heels of several years of malign when it came to the pass defense provided by Williams. The former first-rounder can still hit and tackle like a linebacker in a defensive back's body, though, so he continued to rack up Pro Bowl appearances (he has five).

His remaining ability has reportedly helped him find a new home outside of Big D. According to Steve Wyche of NFL.com, the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed to a contract with Wiliams.

The move makes some sense for the Bengals, as they had a better pass defense than run defense last season. Williams' strength is in run support.

It's also worth noting that he's being reunited with Mike Zimmer -- former Cowboys defensive coordinator, who now has the same job for the Bengals. Zimmer likely knows better than anyone the skill set Williams brings to the Bengals. The smart money is on him limiting the times Williams is exposed through the air while maximizing his hard-hitting intensity.