Bengals bring back WR Trenton Irwin in free agency

After re-signing tight end Tanner Hudson, the Cincinnati Bengals kept the retention theme going with wideout Trenton Irwin.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Irwin returns on a one-year deal worth $2 million.

Like Hudson, Irwin returns as key depth after carving out a nice niche for himself as a situational receiver and a returner on special teams.

Irwin, 28, joins sophomores Andre Iosivas and Charlie Jones as key depth behind the big names on the depth chart.

Bengals coaches figure to want more speed in the base offense from the slot when new arrival Mike Gesicki doesn’t line up there, so Irwin’s return doesn’t alter any possible free agency or draft plans when it comes to the position.