The newcomer was impressive in his debut last Sunday, a 31-22 loss at Dallas. Bengals coaches are trying to find more ways to get him involved in an offense that he's still learning.

Kilmer suffered a thigh injury in training camp on July 31 and had reverted to Cincinnati’s R/I list after clearing waivers on Aug. 21.

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The Bengals receiver acknowledged on Wednesday that he leaned into coach Marvin Lewis and gave him a peck on the cheek during a 31-22 loss in Dallas.

Palmer went 23-of-39 for 217 yards and a pair of touchdowns with one deflected interception against the Cowboys.