Kendricks did not play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Bengals due to a hamstring injury, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks left the Saturday night practice with an undisclosed injury that has turned out to be a hamstring issue. It's not thought to be a serious ailment, however.

Kendricks missed his second straight practice session Wednesday with an undisclosed injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks was one of a host of Vikings who skipped the joint practice with the Bengals, but the exact nature of his absence remains a mystery. While his status for the Vikings' first preseason game Thursday may be in question, there's nothing to suggest it will cost the second-year linebacker time in the regular season.

Kendricks recorded nine tackles, including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's win over Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie out of UCLA capped off his debut season with another solid outing Sunday, bumping up his tackle total on the year to 92. He was especially effective in the run game against the Packers as he recorded two stuffs for a total of three yards lost. Kendricks finished the regular season ranked fourth in tackles among rookies behind the likes of Stephone Anthony, Landon Collins, and Kwon Alexander and helped the Vikings improve from 25th in run defense in 2014 (121.4 YPG) to a more palatable 109.3 per game, which put them 17th in the league in 2015. He and fellow former UCLA star Anthony Barr have injected some much-needed youth and skill to the Vikings' linebacking corps and there's no reason to believe Kendricks can't continue to improve in his second season.

Kendricks (ribs) is active Sunday, Matt Vensel of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

After putting in three full practices this week, this news is no surprise. He'll be in the lineup at inside linebacker and look to slow down the Falcons rushing attack.

Kendricks had seven total tackles and a tackle for a loss while playing 68 snaps in Sunday's loss to Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks missed two games with injured ribs, but was back as the starter at middle linebacker and played a full game.

Kendricks (ribs) is active for Sunday's game versus the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

After a two-game absence to tend to a rib injury, Kendricks will line up as the Vikings' starting middle linebacker. Through seven games, the 2015 second-round pick managed 42 tackles (38 solo) and four sacks.

Kendricks (ribs) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

A full participant throughout the week of practice, Kendricks is set to play for the first time since Week 8. IDP owners can fire him back up with confidence, as he played nearly every defensive snap in each of his last three appearances. Chad Greenway will likely slide back to a part-time role, with Kendricks and Anthony Barr rarely coming off the field.

Kendricks (ribs) was a full participant in practice Wednesday and head coach Mike Zimmer said he's optimistic he'll play this week against Green Bay, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks has missed the last two games with the injury, but looks set to return this week if all goes well. If Kendricks returns, Chad Greenway will move back to weak-side linebacker with Brandon Watts moving to a reserve role.

Kendricks (ribs) is listed as inactive Sunday at Oakland, Ben Goessling of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks was expected to return to the lineup as recently as Thursday, but only a day later, he was deemed doubtful to play in Week 10. In his absence, the Vikings will likely turn to Jason Trusnik at middle linebacker.

Kendricks (ribs) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game in Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Mike Zimmer said Thursday that he expected Kendricks to play, but despite returning to a limited practice Friday, the rookie linebacker will likely miss another game. With Audie Cole (ankle) recently placed on injured reserve, Jason Trusnik is the favorite to start at middle linebacker.