Kirkland (undisclosed) was placed on the Bengals' practice squad/injured list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The Washington product will now be sidelined for the foreseeable future due to an undisclosed issue. Kirkland's last in-game action came with the Bengals in 2024, when he played 13 total snaps (10 on special teams, three on offense) over two contests.

Kirkland signed a one-year extension with the Bengals on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkland has appeared in just two NFL games since going undrafted out of Washington in 2023. The 26-year-old saw action last season, playing 13 total snaps -- three offensive and 10 on special teams. Despite his limited playing time, Kirkland may have the opportunity to compete for a starting role on Cincinnati's offensive line following the team's release of Alex Cappa on Monday.

Kirkland (biceps) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkland suffered a torn bicep in Sunday's loss to the Ravens and was not expected to return this season. His move to IR will at least guarantee he'll miss the team's next four games, although he'll likely stay on the shelf until offseason programs begin in 2025.

Kirkland suffered a torn bicep in Sunday's loss to the Ravens and is expected to miss the rest of the season, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkland has seen limited action this year, operating as a depth option on the offensive line and seeing work on special teams. His absence moving ahead will likely create an opportunity for a practice-squad elevation or free-agent signing, while Kirkland will likely be placed on IR in the near future.

Kirkland signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The offensive guard is healthy again after being placed on the practice squad injured list with a wrist issue Nov. 20. Kirkland signed with Cincinnati as an undrafted free agent in the spring and earned a spot on the practice squad Aug. 30, but he was never elevated to the active roster in 2023.

Cincinnati placed Kirkland on its practice squad injured list Monday with a wrist injury.

EDGE Analysis

Kirkland signed with Cincinnati this spring as an undrafted free agent out of Washington, but he was unable to make the team's 53-man roster out of training camp. However, he was able to earn a spot on the team's practice squad, where he's remained since Aug. 30. After being placed on the injured list, he won't be eligible for elevation to the active roster for any of Cincinnati's next four games.