KEITH KIRKWOOD NEWS

Re-signs with the Saints on Tuesday The Saints signed Kirkwood on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Kirkwood was recently let go by the team Thursday, after he battled an ankle injury prior to the Saints' Week 7 matchup against Arizona. However, the 210-pounder's issue doesn't seem to be of great concern given the team's desire to bring Kirkwood back into the mix. With both fellow receivers Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) currently considered questionable to play Sunday versus the Raiders, the 27-year-old could find himself in a rotational role if either WR is eventually sidelined for the contest.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for TNF Kirkwood (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Kirkwood was sidelined during practice Monday and Tuesday, though he was a limited participant in Wednesday's sessions. The 27-year-old wideout caught his lone target for 14 yards during Sunday's loss to Cincinnati, and he could play a reserve role Thursday with starters Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) both ruled out. Otherwise, expect Rashid Shaheed to see increased usage behind Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saints receiver Olave expects to play against Cardinals

New Orleans Saints leading receiver Chris Olave says he expects to play in Arizona on Thursday night after missing last Sunday’s game because of a concussion

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs another DNP Kirkwood (ankle) was a non-participant in practice Tuesday.

Impact Kirkwood was also a DNP on Monday's practice estimate, which is putting his status for Thursday's game with the Cardinals in serious doubt. With Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) also unable to practice, the Saints could be thin at wide receiver Thursday.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as DNP Kirkwood (ankle) was a non-participant on the Saints' estimated practice report Monday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Kirkwood was signed to the Saints' active roster ahead of Sunday's loss to the Saints, where he played 70 percent of the snaps on offense and made a 14-yard catch on his only target. With Jarvis Landry (ankle) and Michael Thomas (foot) also DNP's, the Saints could be light again at receiver Thursday against the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keith Kirkwood makes eye-popping high-point catch in traffic | Saints Bengals Highlights | 2022 Week 6 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Keith Kirkwood makes eye-popping high-point catch in traffic on the third down conversion against the Cinci...

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Higgins active, Olave scratched for Bengals-Saints matchup

Bengals receiver Tee Higgins has been activated and Saints leading receiver Chris Olave has been scratched for Cincinnati’s game at New Orleans

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added to 53-man roster Kirkwood was signed to the Saints' active roster Saturday, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact The Saints receiving corps could be shorthanded for a Week 6 matchup against the Bengals, as both Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (groin) have been ruled out. Kirkwood has been active for one game this season and tallied one reception, though he could have an expanded role Sunday.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to practice squad Kirkwood reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Kirkwood received the promotion with Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) both out. He ended up playing 30 snaps on offense with Chris Olave leaving early after suffering a concussion. In his time on the field he caught his only target for four yards.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The Saints elevated Kirkwood on Saturday from their practice squad to their active roster for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Kirkwood signed a practice squad deal with the Saints at the end of September and will get his first chance to make his season debut in Week 5. The 27-year-old wideout appeared in nine games for the Saints between 2018 and 2019, totaling 13 receptions for 209 yards and two scores across nine appearances.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Saints' practice squad Kirkwood signed with the Saints' practice squad Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Kirkwood will return to the Saints organization where he appeared in nine games between 2018 and 2019, joining their practice unit. With Michael Thomas (toe), Jarvis Landry (foot), Tre'Quan Smith (concussion) all banged up, it's possible that Kirkwood could be elevated to the active roster for Sunday's matchup with the Vikings in London.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers' Keith Kirkwood thankful for another chance a year after taking big hit A year ago, Kirkwood's chances of making the Panthers season-opening roster ended and J.T. Ibe's NFL career did, too.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Re-signs with Carolina Kirkwood landed a contract with the Panthers on Monday, according to the team's official site.

Impact The 27-year-old wideout from Temple will spend his third straight season in Carolina. Over the last two years, he's recorded four receptions for 30 yards on nine targets. He'll likely need to catch a break to make the 53-man roster after the Panthers signed Rashard Higgins, who's been more productive, and Andre Roberts, who provides more utility on special teams, in free agency.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Kirkwood reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Kirkwood was active for third time this season in Week 18, as he filled in for Shi Smith (illness) and Terrace Marshall (foot). He did not record a reception but was targeted once on 10 offensive snaps. Kirkwood ends the campaign with three receptions for 17 yards, his best totals since his rookie season in 2018.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for finale Kirkwood was elevated from the Panthers' practice squad Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Kirkwood hasn't been active since Week 8, but with Shi Smith (illness) likely sidelined and Robby Anderson (quadriceps) questionable, the team is in need of depth at wide receiver. Even with those potential absences, Kirkwood is likely to work behind at least DJ Moore and Brandon Zylstra.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to practice squad Kirkwood reverted to the Panthers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Kirkwood was called upon with Terrace Marshall (concussion) unable to play Sunday against the Falcons. Kirkwood played 47 percent of the Panthers' offensive snaps, filing in behind only DJ Moore and Robby Anderson at wide receiver. Despite the abundance of snaps, Kirkwood only had one target, which he was unable to catch. If Marshall can't go Week 9 against the Giants, Kirkwood will hope to be elevated to the active roster again.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to active roster The Panthers elevated Kirkwood on Saturday.

Impact Kirkwood made his first appearance of the season last week, catching three of five passes for a total of 17 yards in the loss to the Giants. The fourth-year wide receiver saw 27 of the 64 offensive snaps in the aforementioned contest with nominal No. 3 wideout Terrace Marshall out with a concussion. Given that Marshall will once again be unable to suit up Sunday, Kirkwood could be in line for a similar workload.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Kirkwood reverted to Carolina's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Kirkwood hauled in his first three catches of the season in Week 7 against the Giants, logging 29 of his team's 64 offensive snaps in the loss. He was also on the field for 10 special teams snaps.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Catches three passes Kirkwood caught three of five targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 25-3 loss to the Giants.

Impact Kirkwood was activated with fellow wideout Terrace Marshall (concussion) sidelined. In his first action of 2021, the veteran finished third on the Panthers in receiving yards, but his total was underwhelming overall. Kirkwood's status for Week 8 versus the Falcons could depend on Marshall's availability, but the depth receiving role in a struggling Panthers offense doesn't coincide with much fantasy value anyway.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated by Carolina Kirkwood was elevated from the Panthers' practice squad Saturday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Kirkwood made just one appearance during the 2020 campaign and hauled in one of two targets for 13 yards. He'll serve as depth at wide receiver while Terrace Marshall (concussion) is out.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Carolina The Panthers waived Kirkwood on Tuesday, Darin Gantt of Panthers.com reports.

Impact Kirkwood suffered a severe concussion during a training-camp practice, causing him to be taken off the field on a stretcher and immediately sent to the hospital. The move was made without an injury designation, so it appears that he has fully healed from the incident. Kirkwood caught one of two targets for 13 yards during his lone regular-season appearance in 2020 and will likely land on a practice squad during the 2021 campaign.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers use sign at practice to cut down on mental mistakes

Panthers coach Matt Rhule has hung a sign from a tent at training camp practice that reads “DBO,” which stands for “don't beat ourselves.”

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

J.T. Ibe Reveals How Hit on Keith Kirkwood Went Wrong The Carolina Panthers' practice on Tuesday took a scary turn when wide receiver Keith Kirkwood suffered a hit to the head from safety J.T. I...

AUGUST 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

J.T. Ibe Explains Himself After Hit Got Panthers' Keith Kirkwood Carted Off J.T. Ibe sent now-former Carolina Panthers teammate Keith Kirkwood into an ambulance, but he insists his intent was not malicious.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • NESN.COM

Panthers waive J.T. Ibe after 'unacceptable' hit hospitalizes Keith Kirkwood The Carolina Panthers waived safety JT Ibe on Tuesday, shortly after he was kicked out of practice for a hit that led to wide receiver Keith...

AUGUST 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM