Bengals sign former Cowboys S Roy Williams

Sports Network | May 6, 2009

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Bengals agreed to terms with former Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams on Wednesday, according to a story on the Bengals' website and confirmed by Williams' agent Jordan Woy.

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that financial terms have yet to be finalized.

The five-time Pro Bowler was released by the Cowboys in early March after being selected with the eighth overall selection in the 2002 NFL draft.

The 28-year-old, who appeared in just three games in 2008 because of arm problems, had 512 tackles, 56 passes defensed, 19 interceptions and 6 1/2 sacks in 94 games, including 89 starts with Dallas.

Williams will be renunited with Mike Zimmer, who served as his defensive coordinator for five seasons with the Cowboys. In that span, Williams averaged over 90 tackles to go along with 17 interceptions.