Eric Kendricks
32-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Calf
Est. Return 10/27/2024
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
52
SACKS
2.0
INT
1
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1
TD
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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
Out for Sunday
Kendricks (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Kendricks was unable to practice all week after likely sustaining a calf injury in the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Steelers, so it's no surprise he won't suit up in Week 6. Expect Buddy Johnson to line up next to DeMarvion Overshown and Damone Clark in Dallas' linebacker corps while Kendricks continues to recover.
Kendricks was unable to practice all week after likely sustaining a calf injury in the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Steelers, so it's no surprise he won't suit up in Week 6. Expect Buddy Johnson to line up next to DeMarvion Overshown and Damone Clark in Dallas' linebacker corps while Kendricks continues to recover.
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Measurables Review
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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6' 0"Weight
232 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.61 secVertical Jump
38.0 inBroad Jump
124 inBench Press
19 reps
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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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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Kendricks (calf) was listed as a DNP on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
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Thriving in Dallas
Kendricks recorded a team-high 10 tackles (four solo) while adding one QB hit and one pass defended in Sunday's win over the Steelers.
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Leading tackler again Thursday
Kendricks recorded a team-high 13 tackles (six solo) in Thursday's win over the Giants.
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Racks up 12 tackles in loss
Kendricks recorded 12 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.
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Records eight tackles in loss
Kendricks recorded eight tackles (three solo) in Dallas' loss to the Saints on Sunday.
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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.
ANALYSIS
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.