Tom Pelissero reports that the Vikings are releasing LB Eric Kendricks, which was later confirmed by the team.
We have released LB Eric Kendricks.
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) March 6, 2023
According to Over The Cap, releasing Kendricks frees up $9.5 million in cap space and leaves behind $1.9 million in dead money.
Kendricks, 31, is a former second-round pick of the Vikings back in 2015. He signed a four-year, $5.155 million contract and was set to make a base salary of $705,000 for the 2018 season before signing a five-year, $50 million extension in 2018.
In 2022, Kendricks appeared in 15 games for the Vikings and recorded 137 tackles, one sack, one fumble recovery, and a defensive touchdown.
We will have more news on Kendricks as it becomes available.
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