Kirkwood was released by the Saints before the start of the 2023 season. He then joined the Ravens practice squad but never saw any action with the team. The age-30 wideout will be fighting for a roster spot during the summer.

Kirkwood has spent the majority of his career with the Saints after joining them as a UDFA out of Temple in 2018. The veteran receiver participated in the Ravens’ minicamp on a tryout basis earlier this month and will now have a chance to stick on the 53-man roster in training camp. Kirkwood has caught 24 passes for 294 yards and three touchdowns in his career and will need to flash on special teams if he hopes to make the team.

Kirkwood appeared in five games (one start) last season, bouncing from the practice squad and active roster. The 28-year-old will serve as offseason depth for the Saints.

The journeyman wideout had caught two balls in two games. Even with the Saints majorly shorthanded at receiver, Kirkwood could not carve out a bigger role. A recent ankle issue undoubtedly did not help his 53-man roster odds.