Minnesota Vikings cut one-time All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks in a salary dump… with the NFC North franchise set to save $9.5m against the NFL cap
Former All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks has been released by the Minnesota Vikings in what is ostensibly a salary cap move.
The decision to cut Kendricks will save Minnesota $9.5m against the salary cap during the 2023 season.
Kendricks, an All-Pro and Pro Bowler in 2019, is now a free agent and can sign with any NFL franchise as of today, prior to the beginning of free agency on March 15.
Minnesota announced the release of fan-favorite Kendricks Monday morning.
‘The Vikings on Monday terminated the contract of Eric Kendricks — a mainstay in the middle of Minnesota’s defense for eight seasons, a 2019 First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowler, champion for social justice and the 2020 Vikings Community Man of the Year,’ the team announced.
Kendricks has spent his entire NFL career with the NFC North franchise after bieng taken in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Eric Kendricks was released by the Minnesota Vikings in a salary cap move Monday morning
General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was effusive in his praise of the 31-year-old middle backer.
‘Eric leaves a powerful, permanent legacy within our organization and the Minnesota community,’ he said in a statement.
‘While he is best known as a playmaker and respected linebacker across the league, Eric’s contributions to the Vikings extend far beyond the field because of his selfless and unwavering commitment to improving societal issues.
‘I have the utmost respect for Eric and wish him and Ally, along with their growing family, continued success in their next chapter.’
Kendricks scored three defensive touchdowns during his time with Minnesota, most famously a score vs. Buffalo with his team trailing 27-23 with under a minute remaining and seemingly no way back.
Through 2022, the former UCLA star had 137 tackles, eight tackles for loss, a sack, two quarterback hits and six deflected passes.
Kendricks and the Vikings ended their season with a whimper, losing to NYG in the Wild Card
The former UCLA man was taken by the NFC North franchise in the second round of ’15 Draft
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