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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The veteran linebacker stayed productive in 2023 as he racked up 117 tackles and 3.5 sacks for the Chargers in 15 games. Kendricks has produced 100-plus tackles in eight straight seasons, an impressive stretch of consistency, and after joining the Cowboys this offseason on a one-year, $2.94 million contract, he figures to deliver big tackle totals once again in the middle of his new defense. Kendricks' experience in the system should make his adjustment easier, as he spent the first seven seasons of his career with Mike Zimmer, Dallas' new defensive coordinator, as his head coach. Read Past Outlooks
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Not listed on injury report
Kendricks (back) was absent from the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, Nick Harris of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Kendricks has been nursing a back issue since late July, which kept him out of all three of the Cowboys' preseason games. The 2015 second-round pick is slated to serve as Dallas' starting middle linebacker. Kendricks spent the first eight years of his career with the Vikings before joining the Chargers in 2023, during which he registered 117 tackles (79 solo), including 3.5 sacks, six passes defended and one fumble recovery across 15 regular-season games.
Kendricks has been nursing a back issue since late July, which kept him out of all three of the Cowboys' preseason games. The 2015 second-round pick is slated to serve as Dallas' starting middle linebacker. Kendricks spent the first eight years of his career with the Vikings before joining the Chargers in 2023, during which he registered 117 tackles (79 solo), including 3.5 sacks, six passes defended and one fumble recovery across 15 regular-season games.
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How do Eric Kendricks' measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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The Chargers in recent years have struggled to find a play-making middle linebacker despite investing considerable resources into the position. The former Vikings stalwart might just be the solution. Kendricks wasn't quite the turnover creator that he had been in past Pro Bowl campaigns with the Vikings, but he did tally 137 tackles and one sack across a career-high 1,051 snaps, and he should be an important defensive leader for a team that has struggled with mental gaffes in the past. Expect Kendricks to be among the league leaders in tackles provided he's able to stay healthy.
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Dealing with back issue
Kendricks missed Wednesday's practice and is considered day-to-day with a back injury, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
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Ends up in Dallas
Kendricks and the Cowboys agreed on a contract Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Joins San Fran on one-year pact
Kendricks is set to sign a one-year contract with the 49ers, ESPN.com reports.
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Gets cut loose
Kendricks was released by the Chargers on Tuesday.
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Another 100-plus tackle season
Kendricks registered 117 tackles (79 solo), six passes defensed, 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble across 15 appearances for the Chargers in 2023.
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Happy to be reunited with Zimmer
Kendricks' decision to sign with Dallas was in part due to the presence of defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
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Kendricks played under Zimmer when he was head coach in Minnesota. Upon the coach's departure in 2022, Kendricks made critical comments of Zimmer's style, but he has since clarified that he was simply frustrated by the team's 8-9 record that season. Kendricks spent the 2023 campaign with the Chargers and signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Cowboys this offseason.
Kendricks played under Zimmer when he was head coach in Minnesota. Upon the coach's departure in 2022, Kendricks made critical comments of Zimmer's style, but he has since clarified that he was simply frustrated by the team's 8-9 record that season. Kendricks spent the 2023 campaign with the Chargers and signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Cowboys this offseason.