For the second time in as many days, Bengals starting safety Reggie Nelson sat during practice with a bum hamstring that he suffered against the Denver Broncos.

If Nelson is unable to go against the New York Giants this weekend, fifth-round rookie George Iloka is listed as the backup free safety.

However it would be more logical to conclude a combination of Chris Crocker, Nate Clements and Taylor Mays in the defensive backfield at the safety spots.