Chargers release linebacker Eric Kendricks, clearing $6.5 million in salary cap space

United States News News

Chargers release linebacker Eric Kendricks, clearing $6.5 million in salary cap space
United States Latest News,United States Headlines
  • 📰 CBSLA
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 24 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 13%
  • Publisher: 51%

Linebacker Eric Kendricks has been released by the Los Angeles Chargers.

Linebacker Eric Kendricks was released by the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, a move that frees up $6.5 million in salary cap space.Kendricks signed a two-year deal with the Chargers last season after eight years with the Minnesota Vikings. He played in 15 games, including 14 starts, and was second on the team with 117 tackles. Kendricks also had 3 1/2 sacks, seven tackles for loss and a forced fumble.Even with Kendricks' release, the Chargers are nearly $19 million over the $255.

The new brain trust of coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz inherited a roster with four players — linebackers Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa, and wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams — who have cap numbers of at least $32 million for the 2024 season.'It's still a work in progress. The staff really just got finalized,' Hortiz said about the roster evaluation process during last week's NFL Scouting Combine.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

CBSLA /  🏆 552. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Former Michigan Linebacker Joey Velazquez Transfers to Ohio State As a Walk-OnFormer Michigan Linebacker Joey Velazquez Transfers to Ohio State As a Walk-OnMichigan graduate Joey Velazquez, a Columbus native and DeSales High School graduate, transfers to Ohio State as a walk-on linebacker.
Read more »

Toyota Installs Chargers as the EV Penetration Rate Goes Over the Cliff in AustraliaToyota Installs Chargers as the EV Penetration Rate Goes Over the Cliff in AustraliaToyota Australia installs EV chargers as Electric Vehicle deliveries in January 2024 in Australia go over the cliff.
Read more »

Chargers hire former Seahawks fullback Will Tukuafu as assistant coachChargers hire former Seahawks fullback Will Tukuafu as assistant coachJim Harbaugh is reunited with Tukuafu.
Read more »

Former players share stories of Chargers coach Jim HarbaughFormer players share stories of Chargers coach Jim HarbaughThe Los Angeles Chargers named Jim Harbaugh coach in January. His former NFL and college football players share their favorite stories.
Read more »

What Chargers' Jim Harbaugh must fix to get most out of QB Justin HerbertWhat Chargers' Jim Harbaugh must fix to get most out of QB Justin HerbertIt will be up to Jim Harbaugh and new OC Greg Roman to build an offensive line that can keep Justin Herbert upright and maximize his skills.
Read more »

A petition to recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson failsA petition to recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson failsThe former Democratic state lawmaker announced he was switching party affiliations last year — prompting the recall by community activist Davante Peters.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-19 20:49:35