Iloka (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the Vikings on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

This is a rough break for the veteran, as Iloka suffered a torn ACL during Wednesday's practice, per Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Iloka will now likely need surgery and hit the rehab process, as it's unclear if he'll play in the NFL again. With both he and Myles Dorn (undisclosed) residing on IR, Josh Metellus is on the only health depth safety currently on the roster.

Iloka signed with the Vikings' 53-man roster Saturday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Instead of elevating Iloka to the active roster each week, the Vikings rewarded the veteran safety with a contract ahead of Sunday's game versus the Seahawks. Iloka played 66 percent of the team's defensive snaps last week against the Texans and recorded five tackles, and he's poised for a similar role in Week 5.

The Vikings promoted Iloka to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

With the Vikings dealing with some significant injuries in their secondary for Sunday's contest, they elected to promote both Iloka and Mark Fields. Iloka was with the Vikings last season, but never played a regular-season contest, so he'll be in line for a depth role in Week 3.

Iloka (shoulder) was released by the Cowboys on Friday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Iloka finds himself a free agent after training camp for a second straight year. He appeared in all 16 games for the Vikings last year, serving as a backup safety. He could see some interest from teams seeking a veteran safety presence or those facing injuries at the position.

Iloka signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys on Saturday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old has plenty of experience as a five-year starter with the Bengals, but Iloka started just three games with the Vikings in 2018. Since Iloka can play both safety positions, he'll add necessary depth to the Cowboys' secondary which featured Jeff Heath and Xavier Woods as starters last season. Both Heath and Woods will be on the roster in 2019.

Iloka moved to a reserve role and just one tackle in Sunday's win over Detroit. He played just one snap on defense.

EDGE Analysis

Iloka had started the previous two games at strong safety with Andrew Sendejo out with a groin injury. Anthony Harris got the start as it looks like Iloka lost the starting role due to performance and not injury.

Iloka started at strong safety and had eight total tackles in Sunday's win over Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Iloka played 43 of the defenese's 58 snaps as he started with with Andrew Sendejo (groin) out. It's not clear when Sendejo may return.

Iloka is expected to start at safety Sunday against the Cardinals with Andrew Sendejo (groin) already ruled out, Andrew Kammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Iloka all but confirmed his starting role Sunday alongside Harrison Smith. "I've been in this system and playing the same position I've played, for the most part, for my whole career," said Iloka. "Obviously, [Smith] is a playmaker, so we'll see on Sunday what it's like to play with him." Iloka was signed by the Vikings on Aug. 22 and didn't make his debut on defense until Week 4.

Iloka signed with the Vikings on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Iloka's release from the Bengals on Sunday surprised many around the league but financial restrictions had ultimately forced the Cincinnati's' hand. Projecting how Iloka will align in Minnesota is somewhat difficult because the Vikings are comfortable with Harrison Smith and Andrew Sendejo (calf) at the safety spots. At the very least, Iloka provides added depth on the backend of the defense and figures to find a way onto the field one way or another.

The Bengals are slated to release Iloka, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per the report, the move to let go the 28-year-old safety is financially-based. Iloka, who logged 80 tackles and a pick last season, should thus be able to catch on with another team in short order.