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Leading tackler in loss Kendricks logged 12 tackles (eight solo) during the Cowboys' loss to the Bengals on Monday.

Impact Kendricks led the team in stops and has now recorded double-digit tackles three weeks in a row. The 2015 first-round pick has been productive in his first season in Dallas, racking up 119 tackles (61 solo), with 3.0 sacks, and an interception in 12 games played.

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DECEMBER 5 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Suiting up in Week 13 Kendricks (groin/shoulder) is listed as active Thursday versus the Giants.

Impact Kendrick missed both walkthroughs and Wednesday's practice this week due to groin and shoulder injuries, but neither of them will stop him from being available for the 11th time in 12 games this season. Overall, he has four double-digit tackle tallies en route to 97 stops, including 2.0 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one interception on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Giants Kendrick (groin/shoulder) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Giants, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Cowboys may have taken the cautious route in keeping Kendricks out of walkthroughs and Wednesday's practice given that Dallas is operating on a short week. Despite the DNPs, Kendricks still has a chance at playing Thursday, though whether he'll suit up may not be known until the Cowboys' inactive list is announced approximately 90 minutes before the 4:30 p.m. kickoff. If Kendricks ends up being sidelined for Thursday's contest, Marist Liufau would be the top candidate to start at linebacker alongside DeMarvion Overshown and Nick Vigil (foot).

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Tuesday Kendricks (groin/shoulder) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough, Jane Slater of NFL Network reports.

Impact Kendricks has not participated in the Cowboys' two walkthroughs this week due to groin and shoulder injuries. His practice participation Wednesday will provide clarity on his status heading into Thursday's game against the Giants. In the Cowboys' five regular-season games since the Week 7 bye, Kendricks has logged 45 tackles (22 solo), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin issue Kendricks (groin/shoulder) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kendricks played through a shoulder issue in the Cowboys' Week 12 win over the Commanders, recording 10 total tackles across 61 defensive snaps. However, it now appears he also picked up a groin injury in the process. The veteran linebacker likely needs to practice in a limited capacity Tuesday or Wednesday in order to play in Thursday's Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Giants.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit tackles in win Kendricks recorded 10 tackles (four solo) and recovered a fumble in Sunday's win over the Commanders.

Impact While the veteran linebacker did miss a Week 6 clash with the Lions due to a calf injury, Kendricks has otherwise been arguably the most consistent IDP asset in the entire league in 2024. His 97 tackles has him tied for 12th in the NFL but he's never produced fewer than eight in a game this season, and he's also contributed 2.0 sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Thursday Kendricks (shoulder) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday's injury report, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact A shoulder injury limited Kendrick's practice participation Wednesday, but he had no such issues during Thursday's session and should be good to go against the Commanders on Sunday. Kendricks has played 100 percent of the Cowboys' defensive snaps in three of Dallas' four regular-season games since the Week 7 bye, and over that span he has accumulated 35 tackles (18 solo) and one forced fumble.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing shoulder injury Kendricks (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant for Wednesday's walkthrough, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Kendricks led the Cowboys with nine tackles in Monday's loss to the Texans, but it appears the 2015 second-round pick injured his shoulder in the process. His practice participation over the next two days will provide a sense of his availability for Sunday's NFC East clash against the Commanders.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas' leading tackler in loss Kendricks recorded nine tackles (five solo) during Monday's 34-10 loss versus the Texans.

Impact Kendricks now has at least eight tackles in all nine of his appearances so far this year, putting him safely on pace for his ninth consecutive season with at least 100 tackles. He projects as a strong IDP play in most formats for the Cowboys' game in Week 12 at Washington.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Active in defeat Kendricks recorded eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Eagles.

Impact The middle linebacker also played on 88 percent of the defensive snaps. Kendricks has 78 tackles (37 solo), including 2.0 sacks, two passes defensed, including an interception, and two forced fumbles in 2024. The veteran recorded more than 100 tackles in each of his previous eight seasons.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Kendricks (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Kendricks ended the week with consecutive limited practices, and while he's unlikely to be at 100 percent health, the 2015 second-round pick will play through a shoulder injury Sunday. Across seven regular-season games, Kendricks has logged 70 tackles (33 solo), including 2.0 sacks, two pass defenses (including one interception) and two forced fumbles.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play in Week 10 Kendricks (shoulder) is Jon Machota of The Athletic ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.

Impact Kendricks opened Dallas' week of practice with a DNP, but he upgraded to limited work both Thursday and Friday, suggesting he's trending toward playing Sunday. However, if the veteran linebacker can't play through his shoulder injury in Week 10, expect Buddy Johnson to see increased work with the Cowboys' first-team defense.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to limited Thursday Kendricks (shoulder) was limited in Thursday's practice, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official team website reports.

Impact Kendricks was listed as DNP on Wednesday, so he's tracking to play Sunday against the Eagles. He's been playing through the injury of late and recorded a team-best nine tackles (five solo) in last Sunday's loss to the Falcons.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Kendricks (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Kendricks did not play in Week 6 against the Lions due to a shoulder injury, but he has played in the Cowboys' last two games since their Week 7 bye. It's unclear if this shoulder injury is the same as the previous one, but it was serious enough for him to miss Wednesday's practice. Kendricks will have two more chances to practice ahead of Sunday's NFC East clash against the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Leading tackler in loss Kendricks recorded a team-high nine tackles (five solo) in Sunday's loss to the Falcons.

Impact After missing one game due to a shoulder injury and then using the Cowboys' Week 7 bye to heal up, Kendricks has delivered back-to-back nine-tackle performances, and he has 70 stops through seven contests on the season. He hasn't produced a sack or interception since the season opener, however. The veteran linebacker figures to be busy again in Week 10 against Saquon Barkley and the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Active against Atlanta Kendricks (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Kendricks is good to go for his every-down role in the middle of DC Mike Zimmer's Dallas defense. Through six appearances, Kendricks has 61 tackles (28 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Kendricks (shoulder) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Though he was a limited participant in practice throughout the week while managing the shoulder issue, Kendricks' snap count shouldn't be dramatically affected Sunday, assuming he does in fact gain clearance to play. The Cowboys' leading tackler this season with 61 through six appearances, Kendricks has also recorded an interception and a forced fumble and chipped in two sacks in Dallas' Week 1 win over Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Kendricks (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.

Impact Kendricks played through his shoulder injury in the Cowboys' Week 8 loss to the Steelers, recording nine total tackles on 100.0 percent of the team's defensive snaps. He's expected to play through injury again in Week 9; however, if his condition worsened throughout the week, Buddy Johnson could step in and serve as the Cowboys' top middle linebacker.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to start week Kendricks (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kendricks played through a shoulder injury during the Cowboys' Week 8 loss to the 49ers, and he finished that game with a team-high nine tackles (four solo). He'll have two more chances this week to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against Atlanta, though he should still be able to suit up if he's limited during practice Thursday and Friday. Through six regular-season games, Kendricks has tallied 61 tackles (28 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Team-leading nine tackles Sunday Kendricks registered nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 30-24 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Kendricks led the Cowboys in tackles once again in Sunday's losing effort. He has registered at least eight tackles in each of the first seven games of the regular season, accumulating 61 tackles (28 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble over that span.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for SNF Kendricks (shoulder) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the 49ers.

Impact Kendricks popped up on the injury report with a shoulder issue at practice this week, but he now appears to have moved past the issue in time for Week 8. The linebacker missed the team's loss to the Lions in Week 6 due to a calf injury, which he has also recovered from. Kendricks has compiled 52 total tackles (24 solo tackles), including 2.0 sacks, while also securing an interception and a forced fumble over five games in 2024.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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