Kendricks (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant for Wednesday's walkthrough, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
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.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Dallas' leading tackler in loss
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Kendricks recorded nine tackles (five solo) during Monday's 34-10 loss versus the Texans.
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.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Active in defeat
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Kendricks recorded eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 34-6 loss to the Eagles.
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.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Upgrades to limited Thursday
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Kendricks (shoulder) was limited in Thursday's practice, Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys' official team website reports.
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.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Kendricks (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.
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.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Leading tackler in loss
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Kendricks recorded a team-high nine tackles (five solo) in Sunday's loss to the Falcons.
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.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Likely to play Sunday
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Kendricks (shoulder) remains listed as questionable but is expected to play Sunday against the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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 2.0 sacks in Dallas' Week 1 win over Cleveland.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Questionable for Sunday
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Kendricks (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
Kendricks played through his shoulder injury in the Cowboys' Week 8 loss to the Steelers, recording nine total tackles on 100 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.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Limited to start week
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Kendricks (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Team-leading nine tackles Sunday
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Kendricks registered nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 30-24 loss to San Francisco.
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 six games of the regular season, accumulating 61 tackles (28 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble over that span.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Now dealing with shoulder injury
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Kendricks (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday's injury report.
Kendricks was unable to suit up for Week 6 against the Lions due to a calf injury. He appears to be past that particular issue, but he's now dealing with a shoulder injury that limited him during Wednesday's practice session. Kendricks will have two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of Sunday's game against San Francisco. Through the first five games of the regular season, Kendricks logged 52 tackles (24 solo), including 2.0 sacks, two pass breakups (including an interception) and one forced fumble.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Kendricks (calf) was listed as a DNP on the Cowboys' injury report Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Kendricks registered a team-leading 10 tackles (four solo) during the Cowboys' Week 5 win over the Steelers, but the veteran linebacker appears to have come out of that game a little worse for wear. He'll have two more chances to participate in practice before Sunday's game against the Lions. Kendricks has registered 52 tackles (24 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble through the first five games of the regular season.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Leading tackler again Thursday
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Kendricks recorded a team-high 13 tackles (six solo) in Thursday's win over the Giants.
The veteran linebacker continues to thrive in Cowboys defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer's familiar scheme. Kendricks has produced double-digit tackles in back-to-back games, and he's racked up 42 stops through his first four games with Dallas, rounding out his fantasy production with 2.0 sacks and one interception.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Racks up 12 tackles in loss
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Kendricks recorded 12 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.
Baltimore rode Derrick Henry to the win, creating plenty of tackling opportunities for the veteran leader of Dallas' linebacking corps. Kendricks has had a great start to his Cowboys tenure, collecting 29 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, plus an interception through three games, but he may not be as busy in Week 4 against a struggling Giants squad.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Records eight tackles in loss
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Kendricks recorded eight tackles (three solo) in Dallas' loss to the Saints on Sunday.
After playing just 67 percent of the defensive snaps in the Week 1 win over Cleveland due to dehydration, Kendricks was able to stay on the field versus New Orleans, finishing with a 95 percent snap share. His eight tackles led the team, and Kendricks now has 17 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks, two QB hits and one interception after two contests.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Gets day off
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Kendricks (rest) did not practice Wednesday, Joe Hoyt of AllDLLS.com reports.
Kendricks was dealing with a back injury late in training camp and exited Sunday's win over the Browns due to dehydration. It's unclear if either issue is the source of his rest day, but either way, the veteran linebacker will get the day off. He should have no issues suiting up in Week 2 against the Saints.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Dealing with dehydration
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Kendricks is dealing with dehydration and is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Browns, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
Kendricks has already racked up nine total tackles (six solo), including two sacks, and an interception against Cleveland. The linebacker is certainly making the most of his opportunity as a starter in his debut with Dallas.
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Cowboys' Eric Kendricks: Dealing with back issue
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Kendricks missed Wednesday's practice and is considered day-to-day with a back injury, Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Kendricks, who signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys in March, is now in jeopardy of missing some time with a back issue. It appears that the 32-year-old's absence won't be extensive, but both Markquese Bell and Damien Wilson are expected to see increased reps with the Cowboys' first-team defense as Kendricks works back from injury.
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Eric Kendricks: Gets cut loose
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Kendricks was released by the Chargers on Tuesday.
Kendricks joined the Chargers on a two-year deal in 2023, after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Vikings. The veteran linebacker appeared in 15 games last season, recording 117 tackles (79 solo), 3.5 sacks and six passes defended, and he may not have much trouble finding a new home in free agency.
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Chargers' Eric Kendricks: Leading tackler in loss
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Kendricks had a game-high 14 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Broncos.
Kendricks was one of three Chargers defenders to finish Sunday's game with double-digit tackles, reaching that mark for the fourth time this season. It was the first time since Week 1 that Kendricks played every single defensive snap. The 2015 second-round pick out of UCLA has recorded 110 tackles (72 solo), including 3.5 sacks, five passes defended and one forced fumble over 14 games in his first season with the Chargers.
