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Former Cardinals CB Dre Kirkpatrick visits Patriots

He started 11 games for Arizona in 2020 and had three interceptions.

Free agent cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick didn’t sign with a team last year until joining the Arizona Cardinals after the start of training camp. It came after Robert Alford got injured.

He could sign with a team much earlier this offseason.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Kirkpatrick visited the New England Patriots Thursday.

Kirkpatrick appeared in 14 games last season for the Cardinals, starting 11 of them.

He had 56 tackles, three interceptions and seven pass breakups last season.

His coverage stats were that he allowed 62 catches for 660 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Quarterbacks completed 66% of their passes when targeting Kirkpatrick and he allowed a passer rating of 80.1.

At this point in the offseason, it isn’t likely he will get a contract worth much more than the league minimum, but he suggested a while back that he wasn’t likely to return to the Cardinals on such a deal.

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Cardinals free agent outlook: CB Dre Kirkpatrick

The 31-year-old cornerback seems unlikely to come back.

One of the Arizona Cardinals’ many free agents this offseason is cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick. Will he be back in 2021?

Kirkpatrick signed with the team in training camp after Robert Alford tore his pec and was lost for the season. Playing in his ninth season after eight with the Cincinnati Bengals, he played in 14 games, starting 11. He had 56 tackles, three interceptions and seven pass breakups. His three picks were tied for the team lead.

While he wasn’t outstanding, he was mostly effective. When targeted, he allowed 62 receptions for 660 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He allowed a passer rating of 80.1 when targeted.

He was part of the reason the Cardinals went from having a historically bad pass defense to a top-10 unit.

He also had some untimely penalties and missed 11 tackles.

He played last season on a veteran minimum deal. He is looking for more this season.

The Cardinals could do worse than Kirkpatrick but they can also do better.

That said, he will certainly test the market. If he doesn’t find a better offer, he could be back later this offseason.

Kirkpatrick’s 2021 return: Unlikely

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Cardinals positional needs and review: Cornerback

A look back at the 2020 season and what could be happening this offseason at the position.

The Arizona Cardinals are in the offseason and are evaluating what to do to improve and address the roster in 2021.

As we have done previously with the quarterback, running back, wide receiver, offensive line, defensive line positions, as well as inside and outside linebacker, we will look at each position group, how it did in 2020, who is on the roster moving forward, and what the Cardinals need at the position moving forward.

Next up are the cornerbacks.


Dre Kirkpatrick, J.R. Sweezy penalties cost Cardinals the game vs. Seahawks

Their two penalties give the Seahawks six points. The Cardinals were in range for a field goal that could have won the game.

The Arizona Cardinals lost their Week 11 matchup to the Seattle Seahawks 28-21 on Thursday night. It was a game in which they made far too many mistakes. They were penalized 10 times for 115 yards.

There were false starts in an empty stadium. There were pass interference calls.

However, two egregious penalties cost the Cardinals the game.

The biggest mistake of the night was by cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick. The Cardinals had just gotten a third-down stop to force what would have been a field goal. But Kirkpatrick and Seattle receiver DK Metcalf got in a scuffle. Kirkpatrick was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct, which gave the Seahawks a first down. Two plays later, Carlos Hyde scores a touchdown.

That was at least a four-point penalty by Kirkpatrick.

That play alone was enough to keep the Cardinals from forcing overtime. If nothing changes after that, when the Cardinals are on their final drive, they would have been able to kick a field goal to tie the game and force overtime instead of getting sacked on fourth down.

The Cardinals would have been kicking for a win at the end of the game, though, if guard J.R. Sweezy does not hold in the end zone, which gave Seattle a safety. Sweezy was beat by L.J. Collier from the snap. He was holding Collier immediately. While one might say perhaps Murray gets sacked in the end zone for a safety anyway, Sweezy can’t get beaten that badly that quickly.

Two penalties directly gave the Seahawks six points. The Cardinals lost by seven and were on the 27-yard line at the end of the game.

Take away Kirkpatrick’s penalty alone, Zane Gonzalez comes on for a 45-yard field goal to tie the game 24-24. Take away Kirkpatrick’s infraction and Sweezy’s mistake, and the Cardinals trail 22-21 on the final drive and Gonzalez could come in for a game-winning 45-yard field goal.

The Cardinals made too many mistakes, but those two were the back-breakers. They never should have happened.

The Cardinals should be 7-3 right now and in first place in the division. Now Seattle is 7-3 and appears to have fixed the issues they have had.

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RB Kenyan Drake, CB Dre Kirkpatrick ruled out for Cardinals vs. Dolphins

The Cardinals will be without two of their three top cornerbacks in Week 9.

The Arizona Cardinals released their final injury report of the week for their Week 9 matchup this weekend against the Miami Dolphins. They will be missing three defensive starters with another who is questionable.

They were already down linebacker Devon Kennard and slot cornerback Byron Murphy, as they were both placed on the COVID-19 reserve this week after testing positive last weekend. They will be without starting cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick, who was unable to practice all week with a thigh injury.

With Murphy and Kirkpatrick both out, Kevin Peterson and newly signed De’Vante Bausby are expected to fill in. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph also suggested that safety Jalen Thompson, who was activated off injured reserve and returns to the starting lineup after missing the last seven weeks, could also have a role in the slot as well.

Starting running back Kenyan Drake, who suffered an ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7, was also ruled out. He did not practice at all this week. Chase Edmonds will start in his place.

Two players are listed as questionable. One is defensive tackle Jordan Phillips, who missed Wednesday’s practice and was limited on Thursday and Friday with a hamstring injury. The other is special teamer Zeke Turner, who was limited all week with a toe injury.

Linebacker Jordan Hicks, who was limited on Wednesday and Thursday with both wrist and ankle injuries, was a full participant on Friday and is good to go for Sunday.

Tight end Maxx Williams, who has been designated for return off injured reserve, could be activated this weekend and have a role.

Ruled out:

  • RB Kenyan Drake (ankle)
  • CB Dre Kirkpatrick (thigh)

Questionable:

  • DT Jordan Phillips (hamstring)
  • LB Ezekiel Turner (toe)

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Seahawks RB Chris Carson among injured in 1st half of Cardinals-Seahawks

The Cardinals lost three players, including LB Isaiah Irving, who was carted off the field with a neck injury.

The Arizona Cardinals trailed the Seattle Seahawks 27-17 at halftime in their Sunday night matchup at State Farm Stadium. The half was filled with big plays but there also have been some injuries.

Three Cardinals players left the game with injuries and the Seahawks lost a couple of players.

Arizona lost defensive end Zach Allen to an ankle injury in the first quarter.

Late in the first half, starting cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick had to leave the game. He had a foot injury during the week that made him questionable for the game.

Recently signed linebacker Isaiah Irving left the game on a cart and strapped to a board. On a kickoff, he took a shoulder to the helmet and appeared to get knocked out. He was ruled out for the rest of the game with a neck injury.

For the Seahawks, offensive lineman Damien Lewis left the game and so did starting running back Chris Carson. Carson was ruled questionable to return after exiting with a foot injury.

 

 

DeAndre Hopkins, Jordan Phillips, Kelvin Beachum, Dre Kirkpatrick active for Cardinals

All the Cardinals players listed as questionable for the game on the final injury report will suit up and play.

The Arizona Cardinals are set to take on the Seattle Seahawks Sunday night at State Farm Stadium and have released their list of inactive players for the game. They entered the game with several players questionable for the game. All of them are active and expected to play.

That includes receiver DeAndre Hopkins, tackle Kelvin Beachum, defensive lineman Jordan Phillips and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick, as well as linebackers Kylie Fitts and Dennis Gardeck.

Five players were deactivated, all of whom were healthy scratches.

  • QB Brett Hundley
  • RB Eno Benjamin
  • WR KeeSean Johnson
  • TE Jordan Thomas
  • OL Josh Miles

Hundley, Benjamin and Miles all have not been active yet this season. Johnson is inactive for the second week in a row.

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Cardinals reunite ex-Saints cornerbacks Ken Crawley, B.W. Webb

The Arizona Cardinals signed free agents Ken Crawley and B.W. Webb, who started much of the 2016 season for the New Orleans Saints.

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Two former members of the New Orleans Saints ended up together again, when the Arizona Cardinals announced the signings of cornerbacks Ken Crawley and B.W. Webb. The moves followed a season-ending injury to starting cornerback Robert Alford, and preceded another veteran pickup in Dre Kirkpatrick. For their part, the Saints recently worked out two undrafted free agent cornerbacks, though neither has been signed just yet.

Webb appeared in 14 games for the Saints back in 2016, logging 8 starts and 587 combined defensive snaps. He’s continued to make a journey around the NFL since then, spending the 2018 season with the New York Giants and playing for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2019 (where he and Kirkpatrick were teammates).

As for Crawley: 2016 was his rookie season, and he initially played well in 15 games (starting 5 of them, totaling 502 snaps on defense). But his play trailed off with more exposure to NFL offenses, and he was released in 2019 after appearing in just one game. He played four games with the Miami Dolphins but wasn’t kept around over the summer, and now he has a chance to catch on with Arizona.

It’ll be interesting to see whether Webb and Crawley can carve out a role with the Cardinals. It also says a lot that players who once started frequently for the Saints have been pushed off the depth chart as the team upgraded over the years. It’s just another reminder that the Saints invested a lot of resources into overhauling their roster, and now they’re reaping the benefits.

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BREAKING: Arizona Cardinals sign Dre Kirkpatrick to one year deal

The Arizona Cardinals signed Kirkpatrick to a one year deal on Sunday according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. 

Former Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick is heading to Arizona!

The Arizona Cardinals signed Kirkpatrick to a one year deal on Sunday according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport.

Rapaport shared that, “The #AZCardinals are giving CB Dre Kirkpatrick a 1-year deal and they get some immediate help at a position of need thanks to the Robert Alford injury.”

Kirkpatrick will also be rejoining defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. Jospeh worked with Kirkpatrick at Cincinnati, and was a huge part of Kirkpatrick’s development.

Not only was Dre Kirkpatrick part of two national championships during his collegiate career at Alabama’s, he was a huge part of Alabama’s defensive success.

In 2009, he recorded only 8 total tackles in his first year, but in 2010, he has 53 total tackles (39 solo) as well as 2 interceptions, 7 passes deflected, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 forced fumble. His junior year in 2011, he recorded 30 total tackles, 9 passes defended and 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown.

Kirkpatrick was drafted as the No. 17 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals where he played from 2012-2019.

In his 7 seasons with Cincinnati, he recorded 302 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 65 pass deflections, 10 interceptions, and 2 defensive touchdowns.

Kirkpatrick is expected to have an immediate impact on the Cardinals’ defense this season.

Once Kirkpatrick’s deal terms are released, Roll Tide Wire will be the first to let you know!

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Cardinals bring in veteran CB Dre Kirkpatrick for visit

The Cardinals continue to look at CB options after signing a pair of veterans and placing Robert Alford on IR.

The Arizona Cardinals have signed two cornerbacks and placed Robert Alford on injured reserve, but it appears they are not done looking for ways to address the cornerback position. In addition to signing Ken Crawley and B.W. Webb, the are taking a look at Dre Kirkpatrick.

According to SI.com’s Albert Breer, citing the league’s tryout/visit list on Friday, the Cardinals had Kirkpatrick in for a visit.

Kirkpatrick is entering his ninth NFL season, having played his entire career thus far with the Cincinnati Bengals. He has been a full-time starter the last five seasons but played only six games last year and finished the season on injured reserve with a hyperextended knee.

He has length at 6-2 and has 10 career interceptions. Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph was his position coach for two seasons with the Bengals.

If he were to sign, he would likely be the favorite to start at cornerback in place of Alford, and his addition would allow Byron Murphy to play in the slot.

However, his asking price might get in the way. The Cardinals only have a little more than $5 million in cap space currently.

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