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Bengals’ George Iloka catches a pass during organized team activities Tuesday, May 22 at the practice facility near Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Bengals’ George Iloka catches a pass during organized team activities Tuesday, May 22 at the practice facility near Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF
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By John Boyle
Aug 22, 2018
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Former Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka wasn’t out of work long.

Iloka, released by the Bengals on Sunday after six seasons, signed today with the Minnesota Vikings.

Iloka, 28, will be reunited in Minnesota with former Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, now the head coach of the Vikings. Zimmer was the Bengals’ defensive coordinator for Iloka’s first two seasons.

»RELATED: Iloka’s release ‘a real shocker’

Iloka, who has made 76 career starts, was a fifth-round selection of the Bengals in 2012.

»RELATED: Rookie Bates eager to assume starting role for Bengals

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