CINCINNATI -- One look at this week's Cincinnati Bengals injury report probably has Bengals fans feeling nervous ahead of Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Facing arguably its biggest challenge of the season, the Bengals' secondary is, for now, in rough shape.
Two key defensive backs, corner Adam Jones (foot) and safety George Iloka (groin) haven't practiced all week. A third, corner Leon Hall, just returned to work Thursday after missing Wednesday and last Sunday's game at Cleveland due to a back injury.
It all means that along with Dre Kirkpatrick -- a fourth-year cornerback who technically is a first-year starter this season -- rookies Josh Shaw and Troy Hill could be leaned upon heavily for a second straight week.