The Bengals released veteran safety Taylor Mays Saturday, just a few months after bringing him back on a one-year deal.
Mays played for the Bengals from 2011-14. He played 14 games and started five last season for the Raiders after being cut by the Vikings and Lions. A second-round pick of the 49ers in 2010, Mays has played in 80 career games and started 15.
In March, Mays was suspended for four games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
The Bengals had added Mays in April but released him just before the start of training camp.
