27 Dre Kirkpatrick CB

Kirkpatrick won't return to Sunday's game against the Saints after suffering a concussion, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Kirkpatrick missed two games late last season due to a concussion, and will now re-enter the league's concussion protocol. Darius Phillips should see a heavily increased role with Darqueze Dennard (collarbone) inactive Sunday.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.