Cincinnati Bengals CB Dre Kirkpatrick breaks hand in unknown, 'freak accident'

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick was on the sidelines at practice for voluntary organized team activities due to a broken hand suffered in "freak accident."

Kirkpatrick, sporting a cast on his hand, told reporters Tuesday he has a small fracture on his right hand and expects to be out of practice for two to three weeks, although he did not elaborate on the accident.

The 27-year-old Kirkpatrick signed a five-year, $52.5 million contract this offseason. He recorded 46 tackles, three interceptions and 10 passes defended in 15 games last season.

Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said there is no timetable for Kirkpatrick's return.

The Bengals have voluntary OTAs until mid-June. The mandatory minicamp is June 13-15 before the team breaks until training camp begins on July 27.