Eric Kendricks - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Signs to active roster The 49ers signed Kendricks from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

Impact Kendricks made a strong impression in his practice squad elevations, accumulating six tackles (three solo) over 46 defensive snaps and 39 special-teams snaps. The middle linebacker is set to start in Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles. If Kendricks can sustain the defense for a few weeks, the hope is Fred Warner (ankle) could return to finish a deep playoff run.

6 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

49ers Promote LB Eric Kendricks, Make Other Moves Ahead of Wild Card Matchup The San Francisco 49ers have promoted LB Eric Kendricks to the active roster, placed LB Tatum Bethune on the Injured Reserve List. Signed LB...

16 MINS AGO • 49ERS.COM

In line for larger role Kendricks has moved into the starting role at linebacker with Tatum Bethune out for the remainder of the season, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Kendricks was elevated to the active roster in late December and made his first appearance with the 49ers in Week 16, having six tackles (three solo) in three games. Bethune's addition to the injured players on San Francisco's defense leaves the team without Mykel Williams (knee - IR), Nick Bosa (knee - IR), Fred Warner (ankle - IR), and Dee Winters (ankle), who is questionable for the wild-card round matchup against the Eagles. The team hopes Kendricks can act as a bridge for a potential deep playoff run until Fred Warner is healthy, per David Lombardi of SFStandard.com.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

49ers Activate LB Eric Kendricks, OL Brandon Parker Ahead of #SEAvsSF The San Francisco 49ers today announced the following roster moves.

3 DAYS AGO • 49ERS.COM

Joins active roster Kendricks was elevated from the 49ers' practice squad to the active roster Monday.

Impact The 33-year-old joined the 49ers' practice squad in late November and is now in line to make his first appearance of the 2025 season during Monday night's matchup against the Colts. Kendricks last played for the Cowboys in 2024, recording 138 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, three passes defensed, with two interceptions, and three forced fumbles over 15 contests. Now with San Francisco's active roster, Kendricks is expected to operate as one of the team's top inside linebackers.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Vikings fan favorite is back in the NFL after months on the outside Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks reportedly signed a contract to join the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Signs with San Francisco Kendricks signed with the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact With Fred Warner (ankle) on injured reserve and Tatum Bethune (ankle) dinged up, Kendricks is joining San Francisco as experienced linebacker depth. Kendricks started 15 games with Dallas last regular season, piling up 138 tackles (71 solo), including 3.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and three pass breakups, including a pair of interceptions.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Cowboys Tackle Leader Rumored As Bills Free Agent Target Eric Kendricks could be the kind of quality backup linebacker the Buffalo Bills need behind Matt Milano.

APRIL 3, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cowboys Urged to Make Puzzling Signing The Dallas Cowboys have retooled their core of linebackers through free agency, but should they turn back to Eric Kendricks as an insurance...

MARCH 30, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

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MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Cowboys Source Offers Jerry Jones Advice On All-Pro Signing Says our source on the Cowboys free agent Eric Kendricks: “He’s just really good and really consistent at what he does - and always has been...

MARCH 7, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Open Market: Eric Kendricks atop list of LB options for Cowboys in free agency As DeMarvion Overshown recovers from a knee injury that will cost him time in 2025, a peek into free agency might be the prescription for th...

MARCH 6, 2025 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Strong first season with Dallas Kendricks finished the 2024 regular season with 138 tackles (71 solo), including 3.0 sacks, three pass defenses (including two interceptions), three forced fumbles and one fumble r...

Impact After being released by the Chargers on March 5, Kendricks opted to sign a one-year, $3 million contract with the Cowboys on March 13. His 138 combined tackles were his most since 2021 with the Vikings (143), and he led the Cowboys in that category while finishing tied with Ernest Jones for 13th-most in the NFL. Kendricks played every single defensive snap in 10 of 15 games and tallied double-digit tackles in six contests. The 2015 second-round pick will enter the 2025 offseason as a free agent and should get interest from teams looking for veteran help in its linebacker corps. Dallas could be interested in a reunion with Kendricks as second-year linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is expected to miss most of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL, MCL and PCL in his right knee that he suffered in Week 14 against the Bengals.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies nine tackles vs. Philly Kendricks registered nine tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 41-7 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Kendricks returned from a one-game absence due to a calf injury and co-led the Cowboys in tackling with Malik Hooker during Sunday's blowout loss. Kendricks has logged at least eight combined tackles in 13 of 14 regular-season games, and on the year he's up to 133 tackles (68 solo), including 3.0 sacks, three pass defenses (including two interceptions), three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. The 2015 second-round pick will look to surpass his career-best tackling output from 2021 with the Vikings (143 combined tackles across 15 regular-season games) in Week 18 against the Commanders.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 17 Kendricks (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact After not playing in Week 16, Kendricks didn't practice Wednesday before logging limited sessions Thursday and Friday. Even with Dallas out of playoff contention, the veteran linebacker will suit up for Sunday's divisional showdown. Over 13 appearances this season, Kendricks has recorded 124 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, three pass defenses, two interceptions, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in Week 17 Kendricks (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Kendricks opened the Cowboys' week of practice with a DNP after missing the Week 16 win over the Buccaneers due to a calf injury. However, the veteran linebacker upgraded to limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, suggesting he could return for Sunday's divisional matchup. Kendricks would be a significant addition to an already hot Cowboys defense, having recorded 124 total tackles in 13 appearances this season. If the 32-year-old is able to suit up in Week 17, he's likely to serve as Dallas' top inside linebacker.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in limited session Thursday Kendricks (calf) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact The middle linebacker was estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report after missing Dallas' 26-24 win over Tampa Bay last Sunday night with the same injury. Kendricks, who signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys in the offseason and went on to record his ninth straight 100-plus-tackle campaign, appears to be trending toward returning, though Dallas is eliminated from playoff contention. If he can't go Sunday against the Eagles, Buddy Johnson is next in line to start.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles look to clinch NFC East title while Cowboys hope to play spoiler

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DECEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Estimated as DNP Wednesday Kendricks (calf) was listed as non-participant in Dallas' practice estimate Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kendricks was sidelined during the team's Week 16 matchup versus Tampa Bay with a calf injury and is now in danger of missing a second straight game. If he ends up being unable to play Sunday versus the Eagles, Buddy Johnson will likely get the start at middle linebacker once again.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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