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Sidelined for Week 18 Kendricks (illness) won't be available for Sunday's game against the Bears after the Vikings didn't reinstate him from the reserve/COVID-19 list prior to Saturday's deadline for We...

Impact Minnesota is expected to turn to Nick Vigil and Blake Lynch to handle near-every down roles at linebacker with Kendricks out of the lineup. The 29-year-old finishes out his seventh NFL campaign with a career-high 143 tackles and five sacks to go with two interceptions and a fumble recovery.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Coach Mike Zimmer said he expects Kendricks (illness) to play Sunday against the Bears, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Kendricks tested positive for the virus and was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, but Zimmer expects him to clear protocols Saturday and be available Sunday. The star linebacker has totaled 143 tackles, five sacks and two interceptions across 15 appearances this season.

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Goes on COVID-19 list The Vikings placed Kendricks on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Kendricks was one of five Vikings to head to the list Monday, with three starters on the offensive line (tackles Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill and left guard Ezra Cleveland) and reserve defensive back Camryn Bynum joining him. The star linebacker is coming off a nine-tackle outing in Sunday's loss to the Packers, bringing his total up for 143 through 15 games. Due to the timing of his placement on the list, Kendricks will have a chance to be cleared from the list ahead of this weekend's regular-season finale against the Bears as soon as he's asymptomatic or able to test negative on two occasions at least 24 hours apart.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Kendricks was able to play Monday against the Bears with the same injury, so it's hard to gauge how much this impacts his availability for Sunday against the Rams. If Kendricks does miss, Troy Dye will likely be looking at extra opportunity.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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No injury designation Kendricks (back) doesn't have an injury designation for Monday's game against the Bears.

Impact Kendricks was a non-participant in Thursday's practice due to a lower back injury, but he'll be available for Monday's contest after he returned to the practice field in a full capacity Saturday. The 29-year-old racked up 11 tackles (five solo) and a sack in last week's win over Pittsburgh.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Sits out Thursday Kendricks didn't practice Thursday due to a lower back injury.

Impact Kendricks was recently on the injury report with a biceps issue, but he apparently tweaked his back during last week's win over the Steelers. The 29-year-old should have a chance to suit up Monday at Chicago if he can return to the practice field Friday or Saturday.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Leading tackler in Thursday's win Kendricks racked up 11 tackles (five solo), two tackles for loss and a sack in Thursday's 36-28 win over the Steelers.

Impact Kendricks stuffed the stat sheet in the high-scoring win, pacing his team in tackles and notching one of Minnesota's five sacks of Ben Roethlisberger. He didn't look limited in any way, suggesting the biceps injury that kept Kendricks out of the Week 13 loss to the Lions is no longer bothering him.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Looks ready to play Thursday Kendricks (biceps) was listed as a full participant in Tuesday's practice.

Impact Kendricks thus looks on track to return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Steelers, after the biceps injury caused him to miss his first contest of the season Week 13 in the Vikings' 29-27 loss to the Lions. When healthy this season, Kendricks has been one of the top IDP producers at linebacker. He's averaging 9.9 tackles per game and has tallied up four sacks, two interceptions and one fumble recovery.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Ruled out against Detroit Kendricks (biceps ) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit.

Impact Kendricks suffered the injury in a Week 12 loss to the 49ers. He logged two limited practices -- one of which came Friday -- though that won't be enough for him to take the field Sunday against the Lions. Kendricks' absence will leave a void in the middle of the Vikings defense, which Troy Dye will likely be tasked will trying to fill.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 13 Kendricks (biceps) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Kendricks has had his practice reps severely limited throughout the week by the injury, so his status will likely come down to a game-time decision. If he's unable to play, Troy Dye would likely slide into a starting role at middle linebacker against a Lions offense that will likely lean heavily on running back Jamaal Williams with D'Andre Swift (shoulder) unavailable.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 3, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

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DECEMBER 3, 2021 • VIKINGS.COM

Misses practice Thursday Kendricks (biceps) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact Kendricks is trending in the wrong direction after being listed as limited Wednesday. His status at Friday's practice will bear monitoring. Should Kendricks miss Sunday's game against Detroit, Troy Dye would likely get the start at middle linebacker.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with biceps injury Kendricks (biceps) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimate, Craig Peters of the Vikings' official site reports.

Impact Minnesota held a walk-through, but Kendricks would have been limited had the team gone through practice. There's little reason for concern regarding Kendricks' status for Sunday's game, so expect him to be on the field against Detroit. With 109 tackles through 11 games, the standout linebacker has already reached triple digits for the sixth consecutive season.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE