Kirkpatrick was placed in the NFL's concussion protocol following Monday's 23-20 loss to the Steelers, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though the Bengals received good news earlier Wednesday when starting free safety George Iloka had his one-game suspension overturned in an appeal, the team's secondary could still be in shambles in the Week 14 matchup with the Bears. In addition to Kirkpatrick, fellow cornerbacks Darqueze Dennard (knee) and Adam Jones (groin) exited Monday with injuries, while starting strong safety Shawn Williams (hamstring) missed his second straight game. The Bengals will simply have to wait and see if Kirkpatrick can clear the protocol by the weekend before his status for the game against the Bears is determined.

Kirkpatrick had four tackles (all solo), an interception and a fumble recovery in Sunday's win over the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick intercepted Brock Osweiler in the end zone and was primed for a pick-six, but settled for a 101-yard return to the Broncos one-yard line after losing control of the ball as he neared the end zone. The 28-year-old totaled three defensed passes in the victory, as well.

Kirkpatrick had three tackles (all solo) and his first sack of the season in Sunday's win over Indianapolis.

EDGE Analysis

It's just the second sack of Kirkpatrick's career, but he also totaled three tackles for loss Sunday. The 28-year-old played 62-74 defensive snaps but has recorded more than three tackles in a game only once this season, and does not have an interception.

Kirkpatrick (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The shoulder injury Kirkpatrick suffered during Sunday's victory over Buffalo must not have been very severe, given his full-participant status during the Bengals' first practice of the week. There's nothing to suggest his availability for Week 7 is in danger.

Kirkpatrick (shoulder) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bills, Jay Morrison of the Dayton Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick sustained the injury in the first half and was originally tagged questionable to return. Darqueze Dennard and Josh Shaw will likely be relied upon by the Bengals at cornerback with Adam Jones (back) also being ruled out.

Kirkpatrick is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bills with a right shoulder injury, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Darqueze Dennard and Josh Shaw are likely to see increased roles at cornerback if Kirkpatrick is unable to return.

Kirkpatrick (foot) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice, Jay Morrison of the Dayton Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick was expected to play even though he was spotted in a walking boot during Monday's walkthrough, and his participation in practice Tuesday essentially confirms that. Unless the defensive back suffers a setback over the next day or so, expect him to be a full go Thursday.

Kirkpatrick was spotted in a boot during Monday's walkthrough but says he will play in Thursday's game against the Texans, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Members of the media were not expecting Kirkpatrick to walk into the locker room sporting a boot Monday, but that's exactly what happened. Unsurprisingly, the 27-year-old was bombarded with questions surrounding the apparent injury that he effectively dodged. It's early, but the expectation is that he'll play and the Bengals are being extra cautious to avoid any setbacks.

Kirkpatrick is healthy after fracturing his hand in May, Jeff Wallner of United Press International reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkpatrick's fracture was never considered very serious. He was already back on the field in a limited capacity for June's minicamp and shouldn't have any restrictions when training camp opens July 27.

Kirkpatrick (hand) is still being held out of 11-on-11 activity at practice, Jim Owczarski of Cincinnati.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although he is not fully participating in practice, Kirkpatrick has been joining the team during defensive installations. The 27-year-old fractured his hand on May 23, but the injury was not considered to be too serious. Barring any setbacks, he is seemingly on track to be healthy heading into Week 1.