The Los Angeles Rams just pulled a move straight out of left field, adding veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks to their practice squad. This isn’t your average rookie stash, folks, we’re talking about a 34-year-old former All-Pro defender landing on the practice squad in October.
A Veteran With Playoff Chops Hits the Practice Squad
Kendricks, who’s been around the league, was last seen battling in the trenches with the San Francisco 49ers just last season. He got into three regular season games for them, starting one, and then became a key piece when injuries hit their linebacker corps. We’re talking two postseason starts, including a massive win over the Eagles. In those playoff games, he racked up 19 total tackles and three tackles for loss. That’s not just a guy who’s clinging on, that’s a guy who was making plays in high-stakes games. Now he’s on the practice squad. Wild.
From All-Pro Star to Practice Squad Depth
This isn’t just any old veteran pickup. Kendricks was a second-round draft pick way back in 2015 and absolutely balled out for his first eight seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, even earning first-team All-Pro honors in 2019. Think about that: an All-Pro caliber player from just a few years ago is now on the practice squad. After his time in Minnesota, he spent 2023 with the Chargers and then 2024 with the Cowboys. He’s been all over the league, bringing that veteran presence, and now he’s with the Rams. This move screams depth and experience at a point in the season when every roster spot, even on the practice squad, is crucial.
What this means for the Rams is immediate veteran depth, a guy who knows how to prepare and has seen it all. Keep your eyes peeled, because you know a player with Kendricks’ resume isn’t going to stay on the practice squad for long if they need him.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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