The Cincinnati Bengals could have another free-agent option as NFL cuts happen ahead of the deadline. Monday, the Miami Dolphins released Mike Hilton, who left the Bengals this offseason via free agency. Given the Bengals’ obvious discomfort with the safety room right now, that could mean both parties consider getting back together.

The Dolphins are parting ways with a couple of veterans they signed during the summer. Cornerback Mike Hilton's agents told ESPN that their client has been informed of his release and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that running back Mike Boone is also being released.

The Cincinnati Bengals approach Tuesday’s final cut deadlines with a tall task when forming the final 53-man roster. More than in the past few years, this is the cutdown process that features more rookies in prominent roles and possible outsiders stealing jobs. That, on the heels of new coaches in key spots under Zac Taylor.