Chargers release LB Eric Kendricks, save $6.5M
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks (6) uses a fan's cell phone to take a selfie of himself and fans, Monday, November 6, 2023. credits: Kevin R. Wexler / USA TODAY NETWORK The Los Angeles Chargers released veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks on Tuesday.
The move saves the Chargers $6.5 million, according to Spotrac.
Kendricks, who turned 32 on Feb. 29, signed a two-year, $13.25 million deal with the Chargers last offseason and had 117 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 15 games (14 starts).
It was the eighth straight season that Kendricks exceeded 100 tackles. He also topped the mark in the final seven seasons of his eight-season tenure with the Minnesota Vikings.
Kendricks was a first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection for the Vikings in 2019. He has 1,036 tackles, 18.5 sacks, nine interceptions, six fumble recoveries and five forced fumbles in 132 career games (127 starts).
The Chargers have more big decisions to make as receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams and linebackers Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack all have cap hits of more than $30 million.
—Field Level Media
Sunday MLB Best Bets: Back Zack Wheeler and Shohei Ohtani
Dan Lanning Has Oregon on the Verge of Something Special
Three August Sports Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Sam Leavitt Faces Massive Expectations at LSU
- White Sox vs. Rays Picks: Best Bets for Friday’s MLB Showdown
- WNBA Picks: Three Best Bets for Friday’s Fever, Wings and Storm Games
- Orioles vs. Tigers Bet Picks: Best Predictions for Tuesday July 28
- WNBA Picks Tuesday: Best Bets for Lynx, Fever and Aces
- Guardians vs. Reds Monday Prediction: Best Bets for the Battle of Ohio
- MLB Best Bets for Sunday's Rockies vs. Brewers, Yankees vs. Phillies
- UFC Abu Dhabi Best Bets: Top Picks for Ankalaev vs. Guskov Fight Night
