Eric Kendricks’ time with the Chargers has come to an end after one season, as Los Angeles released him on Tuesday.
Kendricks was signed last offseason to provide a veteran presence in the linebacker room. While he totaled over 100 tackles, Kendricks was a liability in coverage.
Here is how the general population reacted to L.A.’s move:
Absolutely no surprise to see the #Chargers release LB Eric Kendricks.
— Ryan DePaul (@RyanDePaul) March 5, 2024
Gotta imagine we find out about Mike Williams soon. Chargers just released Eric Kendricks. Still holding onto some hope they rework his contract to be some kind of one year prove it deal.
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Rich
I liked Eric Kendricks though. But it was a necessary move
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It’s hard for me to like that the chargers cut Eric Kendricks. I really liked him but I understand why we did. I wish Eric the best of luck
— Carlos Ramirez (@carlos4plt) March 5, 2024
With Eric Kendricks being cut. The Chargers are a few moves away from being cap compliant. Here are some moves that can still be made. They are currently roughly $19 Million over the cap, with the new league year looming.
Trade/Cut Khalil Mack (Saves $23 Million)
— RunItBackHerbo (@RunItBackHerbo) March 5, 2024
Eric Kendricks released by the Chargers after 1 still solid year but no longer the All-Pro he once was in Minnesota
— Isaac (Greece trip in September 2024) (@isaacfromFL) March 5, 2024
No surprise really. This clears $6.5 million in cap space for the Chargers. https://t.co/QmawCcIGac
— Guilty As Charged Podcast (@GACPodcast17) March 5, 2024
First major move of the Harbaugh-Hortiz era:
To be expected. The LB room needs serious reshaping in order to implement Minter’s scheme and Kendricks took a step back in coverage last season. https://t.co/PaTAJIlhjg
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) March 5, 2024
The Chargers take their first step in getting cap compliant.
I don’t think Kendricks was bad last year but his release was one of the easiest ways to clear space. With Kenneth Murray headed to free agency, the team will likely have two new starting linebackers in 2024. https://t.co/taiIMkhloK
— Daniel Wade (@dantalkssports) March 5, 2024
All things considered, Kendricks’ 2023 season has probably been mildly underrated by the #BoltFam. But saving $6.5m made too much sense with a scheme change incoming.
Good luck to EK elsewhere.
A true pro. https://t.co/t13rmhWXWD— Thunder Down Under Chargers Podcast (@TDU_Chargers) March 5, 2024
#FFIDP Kendricks a cap casualty….
Daiyan Henley owners should be: https://t.co/Hh1ojFgBjE pic.twitter.com/cuBwfEQuyM
— Mike Woellert (@Mike_Woellert) March 5, 2024