Dre Kirkpatrick

Bengals hold onto Dre Kirkpatrick

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick.

What It Means:

Kirkpatrick was taken by the Bengals with the 17th pick in the draft back in 2012 and he's been an every-down player on defense for the past two seasons. Still just 27, look for Kirkpatrick to return as Cincinnati's starting left corner.

The Bengals ranked 14th last season in schedule-adjusted Defensive Passing Net Expected Points allowed per play.