Kirkpatrick, 32, has been with the Cardinals and 49ers since his eight-season Bengals run wrapped after the 2019 season. He made 11 starts for the Cards last season.
The 49ers ruled out five players for Monday Night Football. Running JaMycal Hasty (ankle), defensive lineman Maurice Hurst (calf), cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (ankle), receiver Mohamed Sanu (knee) and safety Tavon Wilson (foot) will not play against the Rams.
SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers have needed a cornerback for weeks. But instead of signing Richard Sherman, they signed Josh Norman, Dre Kirkpatrick and, most recently, Buster Skrine.
Kirkpatrick was a longtime Bengals starter, but he has yet to find work this year. He spent 2020 with the Cardinals, appearing in 14 games with 11 starts.
The Arizona Cardinals could add the cornerback as insurance with Malcolm Butler now sitting on the NFL’s Reserve/Retired list. The Arizona Cardinals organization and its fan base were informed of some potentially devastating news this past Monday.
The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with another injury to starting strong safety Jaquiski Tartt. He’s said to be nowhere near ready to return while dealing with a toe ailment.
The Saints and Patriots also took a look at Kirkpatrick this offseason, but the longtime Bengals corner remains unsigned. Kirkpatrick has served as a full-time starter since 2015.
Right before the full team arrives for this summer’s training camp, the Arizona Cardinals decided to sign free-agent cornerback Daryl Worley. During the last few months, the Arizona Cardinals cornerback room has undergone a bit of a makeover.
Kirkpatrick could provide some needed depth in the Saints' defensive backfield.
The Patriots are hosting free-agent cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick on a visit on Thursday. New England also worked out guard Alex Redmond on Thursday.
Dre Kirkpatrick was called for a costly personal foul penalty in the third quarter of Arizona’s game against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night.
After losing Waynes, Alexander, and Rhodes, the Vikings are left with a green group of CBs. As it stands, Mike Hughes and Holton Hill profile as the team’s top corners.
Kirkpatrick has been a staple in Cincinnati. He’s started 67 games in eight seasons, recording 302 tackles, 65 passes defended and 10 interceptions.
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