Kendricks had 12 tackles (six solo) and two passes defensed during Sunday's win over the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks has now reached double-digit tackles in three of the last four games and also has three straight games with two pass breakups. The 27-year-old has been a dependable IDP option with 61 tackles (44 solo), a half-sack and a forced fumble through seven games.

Kendricks had 10 total tackles, 0.5 sacks, 1.5 tackles for a loss, a QB hit and had two passes defensed in Sunday's win over Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks has been averaging slightly more tackles this year (8.2 per game compared to 7.7 last season), while rating well in pass coverage. He's never been a big contributor in the pass rush despite Sunday's output, however, with one sack each of the last two seasons.

Kendricks recorded a game-high 12 total tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's loss to Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks was present for all 72 of the defense's snaps and even saw the field for five snaps on special teams. The 27-year-old has been solid for Minnesota so far this season, racking up 33 total tackles and three pass breakups over the first four games.

Kendricks had six total tackles, defended two passes and had a quarterback in Sunday's win over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

He played on 68 of the defense's 74 snaps as some of the starters got rest late in a blowout win. He'll be a good source of tackles again as the starting middle linebacker who stays on the field in passing situations.

Kendricks (hamstring) participated in Minnesota's June minicamp, Eric Smith of the Vikings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks sustained the hamstring injury Week 15 against Miami and was forced to sit out the final two games of the season. Regardless, the 27-year-old was still able to pile up 108 total tackles, seven pass breakups, two interceptions and a forced fumble in 2018.

Kendricks (hamstring) restructured his contract Tuesday to make room for the signing of first-round pick Garrett Bradbury, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks just signed a five-year, $50 million contract with the Vikings last season, but with the team in a tight squeeze when it comes to cap space, the team had to do some re-working of money. Kendricks' contract is now likely back-loaded as a result.

Kendricks (hamstring) finished the season with 108 tackles (63 solo), two interceptions, one sack and a forced fumble in 14 games.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks suffered the hamstring injury Week 15 against the Dolphins and was sidelined for the final two games of the year. The 26-year-old led the Vikings in combined tackles, though Harrison Smith led the way in the solo category with 67. Kendricks signed a five-year, $50 million extension with the Vikings in April and could be relied upon even more heavily in 2019 with Anthony Barr currently set to become a free agent.

Kendricks (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks will miss his second straight game due to a lingering hamstring injury. In the fourth-year linebacker's absence, the Bears could have an easier time running the ball. Expect Eric Wilson to draw the start at middle linebacker as long as Kendricks remains sidelined.

Kendricks (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks sat out last week's win over the Lions due to a hamstring issue, and has yet to return to practice. If Kendricks were to miss Sunday's divisional tilt against the Bears, Kentrell Brothers, Ben Gedeon, Eric Wilson and/or Devante Downs would once again benefit from increased defensive roles.

Kendricks (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Detroit, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks has played 97.7 percent of Minnesota's snaps on defense this season, easily leading the team with 108 tackles. Kentrell Brothers is next up on the depth chart at middle linebacker, but he won't necessarily replace Kendricks in an every-down role, as the VIkings may also allot more snaps for Ben Gedeon, Eric Wilson and/or Devante Downs. The Detroit backfield may have a slightly easier time with Kendricks unavailable, but this is still a difficult matchup for a struggling offense.