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With extra-confident Cousins, Vikings prep for potent Browns

Quarterback Kirk Cousins has shown the Minnesota Vikings a more confident leader this year

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Limited in practice Kendricks (hip) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

Impact Kendricks has started off the 2021 campaign strongly, as he's logged 37 tackles in three games. The middle linebacker will seek to play Sunday in what will be a high-upside contest against a run-heavy Cleveland offense. If Kendricks can't play Sunday, expect Troy Dye to start in relief.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Up to 37 stops Kendricks posted 11 tackles (six solo) and a sack in Sunday's 30-17 win over the Seahawks.

Impact Kendricks has produced at least 11 tackles in all three games this year, putting up 37 stops in total. The 29-year-old has never recorded more than 113 stops in a season, but he will easily eclipse that number if he stays on this pace. Kendricks will focus on the Browns for now. He'll have high upside in that matchup, as the Browns lead the league with 102 rushing attempts.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Kendricks engulfs Russell Wilson for late sack Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson late in the game.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • NFL.COM

Full participant in practice Kendricks (hip) was a full participant in practice Thursday, according to the Vikings' official Twitter account.

Impact Kendricks returned to full action Thursday, which is an upgrade from the limited practice he logged Wednesday. It appears the veteran linebacker will likely be ready for the Vikings' Week 3 showdown with the Seahawks. Through two weeks, Kendricks has recorded a team-high 26 tackes, making him a solid IDP option.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Cook shows toughness after physical game in Arizona

The Minnesota Vikings are used to star running back Dalvin Cook fighting through injuries

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs limited practice Kendricks (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Kendricks dealt with a quadriceps injury in practice last week, but it didn't ultimately impede him from racking up 11 total tackles against the Cardinals. With back-to-back double-digit tackling performances under his belt to begin the season, Kendricks will be an intriguing IDP fantasy option as long as he's cleared to suit up against Seattle on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up 11 stops Kendricks posted 11 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 34-33 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Kendricks posted between 107 and 113 tackles in each of the last five seasons, and he has roared out of the gate in 2021 with 26 stops through two contests. The 2015 second-round pick makes his living as a run-stuffer and in coverage, thus providing elite IDP upside.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hexed? Vexed? Vikings try to stay on track after missed kick

The Minnesota Vikings haven’t given up on Greg Joseph

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Playing Week 2 Kendricks (quadriceps) is listed as active Sunday at Arizona.

Impact Kendricks made a sudden appearance on the Week 2 injury report Thursday with a quad issue, and while he put in a full session Friday, he still entered the weekend with a question hanging over his status. Now that the Vikings have confirmed his availability, he should handle the majority of the snaps in the middle of the defense, which amounted to a whopping 15 tackles in the team's season-opening loss in Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Sunday The Vikings listed Kendricks (quadriceps) as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals, Chad Graff of The Athletic and Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribun...

Impact After a 15-tackle performance in Week 1, Kendricks suffered a quadriceps injury during practice ahead of Week 2. While the 29-year-old didn't practice Thursday, he was a full participant Friday, meaning he should be good to go for Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quad injury surfaces Kendricks (quadriceps) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Kendricks wasn't on Wednesday's injury report, so he likely sustained this injury in practice. His availability, or lack thereof, for Friday's practice should deliver greater insight into Kendricks' potential availability Sunday in Arizona. The Vikings can ill afford to be without Kendricks against the high-powered Cardinals offense, considering he racked up 15 tackles in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks a surprising practice absence The injury issues for the Vikings appears to have gone from bad to worse. With outside linebacker Anthony Barr currently nursing a lingering...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Has 15 tackles in season opener Kendricks had 15 total tackles in Sunday's overtime loss at Cincinnati.

Impact Kendricks played on all of the defense's 69 snaps, showing he's back to full speed after missing the final five games of last season with a calf injury. Kendricks surged to an average of 9.7 tackles per game last season before the injury. While it's just one game and an overtime contest, Sunday's game suggests he may sustain that increase in tackle volume.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bruin Great Eric Kendrick Trolls His Viking LSU Teammates Watch the UCLA great have a little fun with his Viking teammates...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

With last-chance vibe, Vikes aim to overcome early setbacks

The Minnesota Vikings have dealt with their share of drama with the regular season opener still more than a week away

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eason, Colts eke past Vikings 12-10; offenses need more work

Jacob Eason passed for 132 yards and directed two field goal drives, as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Minnesota Vikings 12-10

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mid-Game Interview: Eric Kendricks Watch an in-game interview from Saturday's game against the Colts featuring LB Eric Kendricks.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

'Top 100 Players of 2021': Eric Kendricks ' No. 70 Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks has been voted as the No. 70 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2021" rankings.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • NFL.COM

Buoyed by experienced 'D,' Zimmer exudes unfamiliar optimism

Minnesota's Mike Zimmer has long defended his ability and willingness to adapt strategies to match shifts in styles and trends around the NFL

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota Vikings positional previews: Return of Eric Kendricks, Anthony Barr bolsters linebacker corps While modern defenses aren’t typically built through the LB position, you can tell when a team is lacking. The Vikings were in 2020.

JULY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rejuvenated Eric Kendricks Part of Vikings Offseason Replenishment Minnesota Vikings Latest News

JUNE 17, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Returns to full practice Kendricks (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's minicamp practice, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He had previously been seen taking part only in reh...

Impact Kendricks missed the final five games of last season with a calf injury, but he looks like he's back to full strength ahead of training camp. The linebacker was in the midst of a strong season before the injury, recording 107 tackles over his 11 appearances.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vikes further bolster front by signing DT Sheldon Richardson

The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson

JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lunchbreak: Pro Football Focus Places Eric Kendricks Among NFL’s Top 3 LBs Entering 2021 Minnesota Vikings Latest News

MAY 26, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM