Kirkpatrick (Achilles) has returned to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick exited Sunday's game after aggravating an Achilles' tendon injury, but has returned to the field. He will continue to serve as Cincinnati's top left cornerback.

Kirkpatrick aggravated his Achilles' tendon injury Sunday against the Bucs and is doubtful to return.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick missed one practice during the week with the injury. This significantly stresses the Bengals' secondary, which was already down Darqueze Dennard.

Kirkpatrick (Achilles) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Getting Kirkpatrick back anywhere near full capacity this week against the Bucs is vital for the Bengals against their pass-heavy attack.

Kirkpatrick (Achilles) is a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick appears to be nursing an Achilles injury of undisclosed severity. The starting cornerback logged only four tackles during Cincinnati's 45-10 blowout loss to the Chiefs in Week 7, and should be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. With Darqueze Dennard (shoulder) listed as doubtful, expect KeiVarae Russell to see an uptick in defensive snaps if Kirkpatrick misses any time.

Kirkpatrick does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick was a full participant in Friday's practice after being sidelined Thursday, and appears ready to go for the Bengals' Week 4 matchup. The starting cornerback's presence will be a huge benefit for Cincinnati's secondary, who will be tasked with stopping Atlanta's wideout duo of Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley.

Kirkpatrick was missing from Thursday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick has become the whipping boy for Bengals fans, many of whom are spoiled by having William Jackson III on the other side of the field. But if Kirkpatrick can't go Sunday, they'll miss him greatly against the Falcons' multi-pronged attack. It could mean another big day for receiver Calvin Ridley.

Kirkpatrick (concussion) was a full participant at Friday's practice and is expected to play Sunday against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick has cleared the league's concussion protocol after missing the Bengals' past two games due to his head injury. He'll return to the starting lineup at cornerback across from William Jackson III in Week 16.

Kirkpatrick (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick will be one of several injured defensive starters who will sit out Week 15, with his absence hurting the Bengals' chances of slowing down the Vikings' talented wideout tandem of Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. Look for rookie William Jackson and Darqueze Dennard (knee) to serve as the Bengals' starting cornerbacks with Kirkpatrick unavailable.

Kirkpatrick (concussion) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick has yet to clear the league's protocol after suffering a concussion in Week 13. With fellow cornerback Darqueze Denard also absent from Wednesday's practice due to a knee issue, the Bengals could have a thin secondary for Week 15.

Kirkpatrick (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick is one of five Bengals' starters already ruled out for Sunday's game, including fellow corner Adam Jones (groin). That will leave Darqueze Dennard (knee) William Jackson, and KeiVarae Russell as the only available cornerbacks.