Drafts shaping Bengals' roster
In the wake of Saturday night’s half-full-half-empty pre-season 21-13 victory in Dallas, veteran safety George Iloka’s release in the hours after they returned looks to have significant impact on a roster that may make last year’s 53 look like an ancient ruin.
Defense hits fast forward
While the Bengals offense goes through the growing pains of a rehabilitation, the defense has just put the finishing touches on a facelift that began two years ago with the No. 1 selection of cornerback William Jackson and ended Monday with the unofficial installation of rookie Jessie Bates III as the starting safety next to Shawn Williams.