EAGAN, Minn. — The Vikings on Wednesday signed veteran safety George Iloka and FB Luke McNitt to the roster.
Iloka, who spent the past six seasons in Cincinnati, was released by the Bengals on Sunday.
The 28-year-old was a fifth-round selection by the Bengals in the 2012 NFL Draft. Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer was Cincinnati's defensive coordinator for Iloka's first two seasons before Zimmer went to Minnesota in 2014.
Iloka became a starter in 2013 under Zimmer as the Bengals defense ranked third in yards allowed per game (305.5) and tied for fifth in points allowed per game (19.1).
Iloka, who has made 76 career starts, has nine career interceptions with two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. According to NFL.com stats, Iloka has 343 career tackles.
McNitt (6-2, 250) joins the Vikings after being waived by the Atlanta Falcons on August 20, 2018. The Kearney, Nebraska native signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent and saw action in two preseason games, tallying two special teams tackles. While with the Cornhuskers, McNitt played in 30 games over three seasons, serving as a team captain in 2017, contributing on both offense and special teams. McNitt transferred to Nebraska after spending one season at Nebraska-Kearney, where he played in 10 games as a quarterback in 2013. McNitt joins fellow Nebraska native and Cornhusker alum Tyler Hoppes on the Vikings roster.
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Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka, left, and Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola, right, talk after a play in the second quarter of an NFL football game against Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marlon Brown (14) catches an 8-yard touchdown pass against Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) in the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka (43) walks to the field from the locker room prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 in Landover, Md. Washington won 23-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Dallas Cowboys receiver Allen Hurns (17) is tackled after a catch by Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka (43) and linebacker Nick Vigil (59) during a 2018 NFL week 2 preseason game, Saturday, August 18, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Bengals defeated the Cowboys, 21-13. (James D. Smith via AP)
Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrance Williams (83) is tackled after a catch by Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka (43) during a 2018 NFL week 2 preseason game, Saturday, August 18, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. The Bengals defeated the Cowboys, 21-13. (James D. Smith via AP)
This is a 2018 photo of George Iloka of the Cincinnati Bengals NFL football team. This image reflects the Cincinnati Bengals active roster as of Monday, May 21, 2018 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert, left, reaches for a pass against safety George Iloka, right, on a play during NFL football practice, Monday, July 30, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) chases the action during the 2017 NFL week 8 regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 in Cincinnati. The Bengals won the game 24-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) runs in for a touchdown against Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) during an NFL football game on Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Vikings beat the Bengals 34-7 to clinch the NFC North Championship. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka (43) and linebacker Vincent Rey (57) tackle Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) during an NFL football game on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Cincinnati. Houston won 13-9. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) runs out to the field before an NFL Football game between Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (84) is hit by Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) as he dives while catching a fourth quarter pass on a desperation drive near the two minute warning during the 2017 NFL week 8 regular season football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 in Cincinnati. The Bengals won the game 24-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore, center, is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) and defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron (85) is pushed out of bounds by Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) shakes off Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Denver. The Bengals won 20-17. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Buffalo Bills tight end Nick O'Leary (84) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka practices before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka (43) drops into coverage during the against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 29-14. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) during the NFL regular season game against the New York Giants on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won, 21-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson (90), lft and free safety George Iloka (43) tackle Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka (43) stands on the playing field during a week 4 NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 22-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Shawn Williams (36) follows free safety George Iloka (43) after Iloka's second-quarter interception during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Cleveland. The Bengals won 23-10. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive back George Iloka (43) sets into position during a NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Arlington, Tex. The Cowboys won the game 28-14. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) gets set in pass coverage during the 2016 NFL week 2 regular season football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won the game 24-16. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Tavarres King (15) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka (43) runs on the playing field in introductions during a week 4 NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 22-7. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) leads the team onto the field for warmups before an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016. The Jaguars won 26-21. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka (43) stands on the playing field during a week 9 NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 31-10. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka (43) runs back in pass coverage during a week 9 NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, November 5, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 31-10. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) tussles with Cincinnati Bengals free safety George Iloka (43) during an NFL Football game between Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) celebrates a fumble recovery with free safety Reggie Nelson (20) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive back George Iloka (43) runs in pass coverage during a week 10 NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 in Cincinnati. The Texans defeated the Bengals 10-6. (Scott Boehm via AP)
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) reacts as Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) intercepts a pass in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive back George Iloka (43) runs in pass coverage during a week 5 NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Cincinnati. The Bengals defeated the Seahawks 27 to 24 in overtime. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) pauses for a moment in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants in Cincinnati, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals' George Iloka (43) recovers a fumble by Pittsburgh Steelers' Markus Wheaton (11) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (14) pulls in a pass over Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) during an NFL wild card playoff game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, January 4, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN. The Colts won 26-10. (AP Photo/Todd Rosenberg)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive back George Iloka (43) runs back in pass coverage during a Week 16 NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Cincinnati, Ohio on Monday, December 22, 2014. The Bengals defeated the Broncos 37-28. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
San Diego Chargers running back Ronnie Brown (23) rushes for a gain as Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) defends during an NFL wild card football game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 5, 2014 in Cincinnati, Ohio. San Diego won 27-10. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka in action during the NFL football team's first practice at training camp, Friday, July 27, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) tackles Carolina Panthers running back Darrin Reaves (36) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive back George Iloka (43) in action against the Baltimore Ravens at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland November 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
Houston Texans running back Jonathan Grimes (41) carries the ball as defensive back George Iloka (43) tries to tackle during a Week 12 NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Houston. The Bengals beat the Texans 22-13.(AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Indianapolis Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka walks on the sidelines during an NFL preseason football game against the New York Jets, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka prays at the start of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
New England Patriots tight end Tim Wright (81) runs for yardage against the defense of Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka (43) on Sunday October 5, 2014 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Mass. (Damian Strohmeyer AP Images)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) breaks up a pass intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (12) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka returns an interception in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, in Cincinnati. Iloka had two interceptions in the game won by Cincinnati 24-10. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen fumbles the ball as he is hit by Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka, above, and cornerback Adam Jones, below during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
