Derrick Kindred
S FA
Tue 7/28/20 9:18 PM

The 49ers cut Kindred on Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kindred didn't see any playing time in 2019, but he does boast significant experience in the league after having played 42 games with the Browns from 2016-18. He'll work to latch on in a depth capacity with another club.

Derrick Kindred
S FA
Sat 1/4/20 4:59 PM

Kindred signed a future/reserve contract with the 49ers on Saturday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kindred has played 42 NFL games, including 16 games with the Browns in 2018. The 26-year-old cornerback has starting experience and could contribute in a reserve role in 2020.

Derrick Kindred
S FA
Tue 8/20/19 7:48 PM

Kindred was claimed by the Jets on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kindred was previously waived by the Colts. He will now look to make an impression in New York, as he figures to have an uphill battle in terms of earning a spot on the team's 53-man roster. The 25-year-old spent his first three seasons in Cleveland.

Derrick Kindred
S FA
Mon 8/19/19 5:51 PM

Kindred was waived by the Colts on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Kindred previously spent time with the Browns this offseason. The 25-year-old safety will now work to catch on in a depth capacity with another team.

Derrick Kindred
S FA
Tue 4/2/19 9:02 PM

Kindred was claimed off waivers by the Colts on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kindred was waived by the Browns on Monday but didn't make it through waivers unclaimed. The 25-year-old started 17 games over his three years in Cleveland, but figures to fill a reserve defensive back and special teams role with Indianapolis.

Derrick Kindred
S FA
Mon 4/1/19 9:29 AM

The Browns are waiving Kindred, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
A 2016 fourth-round pick, Kindred had 144 tackles (105 solo) and two picks in 42 games (17 starts) for the Browns, struggling with coverage and missed tackles along the way. His experience on both defense and special teams could lead to a waiver claim, but it's unlikely that any team would view Kindred as a desirable starter. Meanwhile, the Browns reportedly have shown interest in free agents Eric Berry and Tre Boston as options for the starting job alongside Damarious Randall.

Derrick Kindred
S FA
Fri 6/22/18 1:48 PM

Head coach Hue Jackson said Kindred split first-team reps with 2017 first-round pick Jabrill Peppers during spring workouts, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kindred held down the starting job at strong safety throughout the 2017 season, but Peppers is expected to see an expanded role in his second year as a pro. Training camp and the preseason will likely decide which of the two opens the 2018 campaign with the first-team defense, but both figure to have a key role in the Gregg Williams' retooled defense this season.

Derrick Kindred
S FA
Tue 12/19/17 5:54 PM

The Browns placed Kindred (wrist) on injured reserve Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Kindred sustained the wrist injury in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Ravens, with the team's medical staff determining soon after it was best to shutter the defensive back for the season. With Kindred sidelined for the final two games, Jabrill Peppers could slide over to his more natural strong safety spot, in which case Kai Nacua and Derron Smith would likely fight for time at free safety. Kindred wraps up the 2017 campaign with 54 tackles, six pass breakups and one interception across 14 games (10 starts).

Derrick Kindred
S FA
Mon 12/18/17 4:17 PM

Coach Hue Jackson said Monday that Kindred could miss some time with a wrist injury, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
The exact circumstances surrounding Kindred's injury are unknown, but it looks like it is severe enough to potentially cost him the final two games of the regular season. Kindred's availability for practice this week will give the Browns a good idea of where he is health-wise.

Derrick Kindred
S FA
Wed 7/26/17 3:52 PM

Kindred will start training camp as the No. 1 free safety for the Browns, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kindred's declaration as the No. 1 free safety out of the gate means rookie Jabrill Peppers will be competing with trade acquisition Calvin Pryor, Ibraheim Campbell and a few others for the starting spot at strong safety throughout training camp. As a rookie in 2016, Kindred racked up 46 tackles and five passes defensed in 12 games.