Cincinnati Bengals confirm Shawn Powell signing

The Cincinnati Bengals have confirmed the signing of free agent punter Shawn Powell.

The 25-year-old was available following his release by the Buffalo Bills earlier in the season following a poor performance against the Cleveland Browns.

Powell was needed on Marvin Lewis's side's 53-man roster after Kevin Huber was ruled out for the season with a fractured jaw he sustained in the Bengals' defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cincinnati are 9-5 in their season after week 15.