Kendricks (calf) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports. 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.
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Team
Dallas Cowboys
Birthdate
2/29/1992 (32)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'0", 232 lbs
Draft Info
2015: Rd 2; Pk (MIN)
Birthplace
Fresno, CA, USA
Position
MLB
College
UCLA
Experience
10 seasons
Career History
Dallas Cowboys
2024-Present
(1 season)
Los Angeles Chargers
2023-2024
(1 season)
Minnesota Vikings
2015-2023
(8 seasons)
Kendricks (calf) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports. 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.
Kendricks (calf) was listed as non-participant in Dallas' practice estimate Wednesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. 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.
Kendricks (calf) is inactive for Sunday night's matchup with the Buccaneers, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. The middle linebacker got in a limited practice Friday after missing the sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. Kendricks has 124 tackles (63 solo), including 3.0 sacks, two interceptions, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2024. Damone Clark or Buddy Johnson should see more snaps in his absence.
Kendricks (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports. Kendricks was able to log a limited practice Friday after back-to-back DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday. The veteran linebacker previously dealt with a shoulder injury, so the calf is a new issue. Kendricks has started all 13 games he's appeared in this season, logging 124 tackles (63 solo), including 3.0 sacks, two interceptions, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Damone Clark or Buddy Johnson would likely be next up for linebacker snaps if Kendricks can't play Sunday.
Kendricks recorded five tackles (two solo) and an interception during Sunday's 30-14 win at Carolina. Kendricks picked off a third-down pass intended for Adam Thielen in the second quarter, setting up a Cowboys field goal to go up 10-0. He also played all 50 of Dallas' defensive snaps Sunday, a big part of the reason he profiles as a plus IDP option for Week 16 versus the Buccaneers.
Kendricks (personal/shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Kendricks missed all three of Dallas' practice sessions this week due to personal and shoulder issues. The middle linebacker has played on at least 88 percent of the team's defensive snaps in every game he's suited up for since Week 1. Kendricks has 119 tackles (61 solo), including 3.0 sacks, two pass breakups, including an interception, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2024.
Kendricks (personal/shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Panthers, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports. Despite logging three consecutive DNPs during the Cowboys' week of practice due to personal and shoulder issues, the veteran linebacker still has a chance to suit up in Week 15. However, it seems unlikely that Kendricks will play if he wasn't able to practice in at least in a limited capacity Friday. If he's sidelined Sunday, Buddy Johnson (illness, questionable) or Damone Clark could see increased work with the Cowboys' first-team defense.
Kendricks logged 12 tackles (eight solo) during the Cowboys' loss to the Bengals on Monday. 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.
Kendricks (groin/shoulder) is listed as active Thursday versus the Giants. 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.