Mychal Kendricks LB FA Fri 11/16/18 7:06 PM 3 Comments
Mychal Kendricks
LB FA
Kendricks (suspension) is permitted to participate in team practices and meetings as of Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Networkreports.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks is still unable to take the field of travel with the Seahawks, but this is a step towards playing. The veteran linebacker received an eight-game suspension on Oct. 2, and will be eligible to return to the field on Dec. 10 against the Vikings. Kendricks pleaded guilty to insider trading and is still scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 24, so his long term position in Seattle will remain in serious jeopardy even if he resumes playing.
Mychal Kendricks LB FA Tue 10/30/18 9:16 PM
Mychal Kendricks
LB FA
The NFL has suspended Kendricks for eight games for insider trading, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks was suspended indefinitely on Oct. 2, and because he'll get credit for time served, he'll be able return to action on Dec. 10 against the the Vikings. According to the report, Kendricks will be eligible to practice two weeks prior to that. The linebacker spent the offseason with the Browns before being released after pleading guilty to insider trader. He was signed by Seattle in mid-September and combined for 13 tackles and two sacks.
Mychal Kendricks LB FA Tue 10/2/18 7:41 PM 1 Comment
Mychal Kendricks
LB FA
The NFL suspended Kendricks indefinitely for insider trading Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks pleaded guilty for insider trading in early September and is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 24. The Browns parted ways with the linebacker when the team learned of his crime, though the Seahawks signed him to a one-year deal soon after, with whom Kendricks played three games, totaling 15 tackles and two sacks. Kendricks will be barred from playing for the time being until his situation is resolved, but it's fair to say his career in the NFL is in serious jeopardy
Mychal Kendricks LB FA Wed 9/26/18 3:06 PM
Mychal Kendricks
LB FA
The NFL had deemed Kendricks, who has been charged with insider trading, eligible to play Sunday versus the Cardinals, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
There's no clear timeline for when Kendricks will be suspended, so fantasy owners should view him on a week-to-week basis. The 27-year-old linebacker has been solid through two games with the Seahawks, making nine solo tackles, two sacks and one pass breakup. With K.J. Wright (knee) recovering slowly, expect Kendricks to log a respectable workload in Week 4.
Mychal Kendricks LB FA Mon 9/24/18 10:44 PM 1 Comment
Mychal Kendricks
LB FA
Kendricks recorded six tackles, all solo, and a sack across 38 defensive reps in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks was limited all week with an ankle injury, which could be the reason he only took the field for 62 percent of the team's defensive snaps. As he gets healthier and more comfortable in the new system, the veteran could see a higher snap count.
Mychal Kendricks LB FA Sun 9/23/18 3:11 PM
Mychal Kendricks
LB FA
Kendricks (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks recorded three tackles, a sack, and a pass defensed in his Seahawks debut in Week 1. Whether or not his ankle injury limits him in the game is to be determined.
Mychal Kendricks LB FA Fri 9/21/18 3:31 PM
Mychal Kendricks
LB FA
Kendricks (ankle) is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
He'll first need to shake an ankle injury that made him limited during this week's practices, but coach Pete Carroll assured the media that the NFL deemed Kendricks eligible for Week 3. It's still unclear when the suspension will be handed down, but with Bobby Wagner returning from a groin injury, Kendricks will be needed less from now on. Still, expect Kendricks to log a hefty workload if K.J. Wright (knee) can't go again.
Mychal Kendricks LB FA Tue 9/18/18 9:51 PM
Mychal Kendricks
LB FA
Kendricks totaled three tackles and a sack during Monday's 24-17 loss to the Bears. He also had a pass defense.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks -- who is currently appealing his suspension after pleading guilty to insider trading -- made an immediate impact in his first game for the Seahawks. The linebacker was on the field for 82 percent of the team's defensive snaps and will likely continue to see similar playing time until further notice.
Mychal Kendricks LB FA Sun 9/16/18 11:31 AM
Mychal Kendricks
LB FA
Kendricks was suspended by the NFL after pleading guilty to insider trading, but he'll play until the league hears his appeal, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Kendricks will be able to play Monday against the Bears. He'll have his appeal heard within the next 10 days, but it's unlikely the suspension is lifted. Kendricks should be simply viewed as a rental at this time since the Seahawks need him to replace Bobby Wagner (groin) and K.J. Wright (knee), who are both listed as out this week. The team will likely give Kendricks a generous workload in Week 2 with just five healthy linebackers.
Mychal Kendricks LB FA Sat 9/15/18 7:17 PM
Mychal Kendricks
LB FA
Seahawks' coach Pete Carroll said that Kendricks "will play" in Monday's game against Chicago, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kendricks joined the Seahawks on Thursday after being released by Cleveland two weeks ago. It's unlikely that the linebacker sees extensive work after only having a couple days to practice prior to the upcoming Week 2 matchup with the Bears. Look for Kendricks to see limited snaps while he aims to increase his workload as the season wears on and his familiarity with the defense increases.