Mychal Kendricks

{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}

{{Use American English|date=August 2024}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2023}}

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Mychal Kendricks

| image = Mychal Kendricks in 2010.jpg

| caption = Kendricks with the California Golden Bears in 2010

| current_team =

| number = 95, 56, 48

| position = Linebacker

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|9|28|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Fresno, California, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 5

| height_in = 11

| weight_lbs = 240

| high_school = Herbert Hoover (Fresno)

| college = California (2008–2011)

| draftyear = 2012

| draftround = 2

| draftpick = 46

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| status =

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| statlabel1 = Total tackles

| statvalue1 = 548

| statlabel2 = Sacks

| statvalue2 = 19.0

| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles

| statvalue3 = 7

| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries

| statvalue4 = 5

| statlabel5 = Interceptions

| statvalue5 = 4

| pfr = KendMy00

}}

Marvin Mychal-Christopher Kendricks (born September 28, 1990) is an American former professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the California Golden Bears, he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft.{{cite web|last=Lourie|first=Steven|title=Philadelphia Eagles 2012 Draft Grades|url=http://www.footballfanspot.com/eaglesdraft2012.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121216091730/http://www.footballfanspot.com/eaglesdraft2012.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 16, 2012|access-date=May 1, 2012}} Kendricks won Super Bowl LII with the Eagles. In September 2018, he pleaded guilty to insider trading and was released by the Cleveland Browns.

Early life

Kendricks was born to Yvonne Thagon and Marvin Kendricks, a former running back at UCLA who played professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL).{{cite news |last=Crumpacker |first=John |title=Kendricks brothers on opposite sides in Cal-UCLA |date=October 29, 2011 |newspaper=San Francisco Chronicle |url=http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Kendricks-brothers-on-opposite-sides-in-Cal-UCLA-2325230.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230190025/http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Kendricks-brothers-on-opposite-sides-in-Cal-UCLA-2325230.php |archive-date=December 30, 2014 |url-status=live }} He grew up with younger brother Eric Kendricks and younger sister Danielle. They were raised by Thagon, their single mother, who had split from their father, Marvin, who became addicted to crack cocaine. Marvin Kendricks cleaned himself up and arranged with Thagon to be involved in his children's lives.{{cite news |last=Foster |first=Chris |title=Success is relative to UCLA's Eric Kendricks |date=December 30, 2014 |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/la-sp-ucla-eric-kendricks-20141231-story.html#page=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231173242/http://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/la-sp-ucla-eric-kendricks-20141231-story.html |archive-date=December 31, 2014 |url-status=live }}

College career

Kendricks attended the University of California, Berkeley, from 2008 to 2011. He started 29 of 51 games for the Golden Bears, recording 259 tackles, 13.5 sacks, four interceptions and a touchdown during his career.

As a senior in 2011, Kendricks was the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year after recording 106 tackles, three sacks and two interceptions.[http://www.pac-12.org/Football/Tabid/1452/Article/139179/All-Pac-12-Conference-Football-Team.aspx All-Pac-12 Conference Football Team] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111231145552/http://www.pac-12.org/Football/Tabid/1452/Article/139179/All-Pac-12-Conference-Football-Team.aspx |date=December 31, 2011 }}, Pac-12.org{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/pac12/post/_/id/30615/luck-kendricks-and-shaw-lead-pac-12-honors|title=Luck, Kendricks and Shaw garner honors|date=November 28, 2011|website=Espn.com|access-date=November 22, 2021}}

Professional career

{{NFL predraft

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| height in = 11 1/8

| weight = 239

| dash = 4.56

| ten split = 1.53

| twenty split = 2.61

| shuttle = 4.14

| cone drill = 6.68

| vertical = 39.5

| broad ft = 10

| broad in = 7

| bench = 24

| wonderlic =

| arm span = 31 5/8

| hand span = 9 3/8

| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/mychal-kendricks/32004b45-4e10-4336-ce97-be8252c26fc1 |title=Mychal Kendricks Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=May 19, 2022}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=83342&DraftYear=2012 |title=2012 Draft Scout Mychal Kendricks, California NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=November 22, 2021}}

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=Philadelphia Eagles=

==2012==

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Kendricks in the second round (46th overall) of the 2012 NFL draft. He was the sixth linebacker selected in a highly talented linebacker class that included four Pro Bowlers out of the first seven linebackers drafted.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=February 25, 2019}}

On May 8, 2012, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Kendricks to a four-year, $4.44 million contract that included $2.60 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.67 million.{{cite news |author=Wulf, Bo |title=Done Deal With LB Kendricks |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Done-Deal-With-LB-Kendricks/319f92e1-54b3-41cc-a6d0-734b8a711e62 |publisher=philadelphiaeagles.com |date=May 8, 2012 |access-date=May 9, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510163555/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Done-Deal-With-LB-Kendricks/319f92e1-54b3-41cc-a6d0-734b8a711e62 |archive-date=May 10, 2012 |url-status=dead }}{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Mychal Kendricks contract| url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/mychal-kendricks-9856/| access-date=March 1, 2018}}

He entered organized team activities as the starting strongside linebacker.{{cite news |author=Tim McManus |title=Linebacker Watch: Mychal Kendricks |url=http://www.phillymag.com/eagles/2012/08/12/linebacker-watch-mychal-kendricks/ |publisher=phillymag.com |date=August 12, 2012 |access-date=August 12, 2012}} Throughout training camp, Kendricks competed against Jamar Chaney for the job as the starting strongside linebacker.{{cite web| title=Five Eagles roster battles| url=http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-eagles/Five-Eagles-roster-battles.html?mobi=true|website=philly.com| access-date=February 26, 2018| author=Tamari, Jonathan| date=May 1, 2012}} Head coach Andy Reid named Kendricks the starting strongside linebacker, along with Akeem Jordan and middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans.{{cite web| title=Ourlads.com: Philadelphia Eagles depth chart: 10/01/2012| url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/136/PHI| access-date=February 27, 2018| website=Ourlads.com}}

He started the Eagles' season-opener at the Cleveland Browns and recorded five combined tackles during a 17–16 victory. On November 11, 2012, Kendricks recorded a season-high seven combined tackles and made his first career sack on quarterback Tony Romo during the Eagles' 38–23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. On December 23, 2012, Kendricks recorded seven combined tackles in a 27–20 loss to the Washington Redskins in Week 14. He played all but two defensive snaps and left the fourth quarter after receiving a possible concussion.{{cite web| title=Concussion Watch: Week 16 Matchup| url=https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/concussion-watch-week-16-roundup/| access-date=February 28, 2018| website=pbs.org| author=Breslow, Jason| date=December 26, 2012}} He remained in concussion protocol and was sidelined for the Eagles' Week 17 loss to the New York Giants.{{cite web|title=Philadelphia Eagles Biography – Mychal Kendricks|url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/roster/Mychal-Kendricks/dd4f344f-c80d-447e-ab95-0dac56710b2f|website=Eagles Players|publisher=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|access-date=August 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603215217/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/roster/Mychal-Kendricks/dd4f344f-c80d-447e-ab95-0dac56710b2f|archive-date=June 3, 2012|url-status=dead}} He finished his rookie season in 2012 with 75 combined tackles (58 solo), nine pass deflections, and a sack in 15 games. The Philadelphia Eagles did not qualify for the playoffs after finishing fourth in the NFC East with a 4–12 record. Long time head coach Andy Reid was fired after the season, concluding his 14-year history with the organization.{{cite web| title=Eagles fire Andy Reid after 14 seasons| url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2012/12/30/andy-reid-fired/1799319/| access-date=February 28, 2018| website=usatoday.com| author=Garafolo, Mike| date=December 30, 2012}}

==2013==

On January 16, 2013, the Philadelphia Eagles announced the hiring of Oregon head coach Chip Kelly as their new head coach entering the 2013 season.{{cite web| title=Eagles hire Chip Kelly as coach| url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8849699/chip-kelly-bolts-oregon-ducks-coach-philadelphia-eagles| access-date=February 28, 2018| website=ESPN.com| date=January 17, 2013}} Defensive coordinator Billy Davis installed a base 3-4 defense and Kendricks was ultimately moved to inside linebacker to better suit his abilities.{{cite web| title=Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker Mychal Kendricks Can Be Weapon in Billy Davis' Defense| url=http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/08/24/philadelphia-eagles-linebacker-mychal-kendricks-can-be-weapon-in-billy-davis-defense/| access-date=February 28, 2018| website=RantSports.com| author=Wenzell, Ryan| date=August 24, 2013}}{{cite web| title=Philadelphia Eagles training camp preview: Talented linebackers are on the early part of 3–4 learning curve| url=http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/07/philadelphia_eagles_training_c_6.html| access-date=February 28, 2017| website=pennlive.com| author=Hockensmith, Justin| date=July 16, 2013}} He was named one of the starting inside linebackers to start the regular season with DeMeco Ryans and starting outside linebackers Connor Barwin and Trent Cole.{{cite web| title=Philadelphia Eagles 2013 Depth Chart: 53 man roster| url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/platform/amp/2013/9/3/4690678/philadelphia-eagles-2013-depth-chart-53-man-roster-chip-kelly| access-date=February 28, 2018| website=bleedinggreennation.com| author=Gowton, Brandon Lee| date=September 3, 2013}}

He started the Eagles' season-opener at the Washington Redskins and made ten combined tackles in a 33–27 victory. It marked Kendricks’ first career game with double digit tackles on defense. In Week 5, Kendricks recorded four combined tackles, a pass break up, and recorded his first career interception off a pass attempt by quarterback Eli Manning during a 36–21 victory at the New York Giants. On October 27, 2013, he made a season-high 12 combined tackles (11 solo) in a 15–7 loss to the New York Giants. On November 10, 2013, Kendricks recorded two solo tackles before exiting the Eagles' 27–13 win at the Green Bay Packers with a knee injury that caused him to miss the following game.{{cite web| title=Mychal Kendricks exits with knee injury| url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/mychal-kendricks-exits-with-knee-injury/| access-date=February 28, 2018| website=cbssports.com| author=Mello, Igor| date=November 10, 2013}} On December 22, 2013, Kendricks made five combined tackles and a season-high two sacks on quarterback Jay Cutler as the Eagles routed the Chicago Bears 54–11. It marked Kendricks first game with multiple sacks. The following week, he made a season-high tying 12 combined tackles (eight solo), a pass deflection, and intercepted Dallas Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo in a 24–22 loss.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Mychal Kendricks (2013)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/mychalkendricks/2532890/gamelogs?season=2013| access-date=February 28, 2018| website=NFL.com}} Kendricks finished the 2013 season with 106 combined tackles, four pass deflections, four sacks, four fumble recoveries, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles in 15 games and 15 starts. He played in 83% of the Eagles' defensive snaps in his second season.{{cite web| title=Mychal Kendricks says he requested trade from Eagles| url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20182541/linebacker-mychal-kendricks-says-requested-trade-philadelphia-eagles| access-date=March 1, 2018| website=SI.com| author=McManus, Tim| date=July 28, 2017}} The Eagles finished their first season under Chip Kelly first in the NFC East with a 10–6 record and received a playoff berth. On January 4, 2014, Kendricks started his first career playoff game and recorded seven combined tackles during a 26–24 loss to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Wildcard game.

==2014==

Kendricks started the Philadelphia Eagles' season-opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars and recorded six solo tackles, a pass deflection, and sacked Chad Henne during a 34–17 victory. The following week, he made seven combined tackles and a pass break up in a 30–27 win at the Indianapolis Colts. He left the game in the third quarter after sustaining a calf injury and missed the next four games (Weeks 3–6).{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2014 |title=Eagles' Mychal Kendricks out against 49ers with calf injury |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/09/26/philadelphia-eagles-mychal-kendricks-calf-injury-out |access-date=March 1, 2018 |website=SI.com}} In Week 9, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles and a sack in a 31–21 victory at the Houston Texans.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Mychal Kendricks (2014)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/mychalkendricks/2532890/gamelogs?season=2014| access-date=March 1, 2018| website=NFL.com}} He finished his third season with 83 combined tackles (62 solo), four sacks, and three pass break ups in 12 games and 11 starts. The Philadelphia Eagles did not qualify for the playoffs after finishing second in the NFC East with a 10–6 record.

==2015==

On August 24, 2015, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Kendricks to a four-year, $29 million extension with $16.09 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $8 million.{{cite web|last1=Wesseling|first1=Chris|title=Eagles, Mychal Kendricks reach four-year extension|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-mychal-kendricks-reach-four-year-extension-0ap3000000515688|website=NFL|access-date=August 25, 2015|date=August 24, 2015}}

Throughout training camp, Kendricks competed against DeMeco Ryans, Kiko Alonso, and Jordan Hicks for the role as a starting inside linebacker.{{cite web| title=Kiko Alonso and Mychal Kendricks could form an awesome Eagles inside linebacker duo| url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/platform/amp/2015/7/26/9041493/kiko-alonso-mychal-kendricks-eagles-demeco-ryans-inside-linebacker-trade-rumors-depth-chart-roster| access-date=March 1, 2018| website=bleedinggreennation.com| author=Gowton, Brandon Lee| date=July 26, 2015}} Head coach Chip Kelly named Kendricks and Alonso the starting duo with Brandon Graham and Connor Barwin as the starting outside linebackers.{{cite web| title=Philadelphia Eagles depth chart: 52-man roster edition| url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/platform/amp/2015/9/5/9265547/philadelphia-eagles-depth-chart-53-man-roster-edition-2015| access-date=March 1, 2018| website=bleedinggreennation.com| author=Gowton, Brandon Lee| date=September 5, 2015}}

He started the Philadelphia Eagles' season-opener at the Atlanta Falcons and made ten combined tackles during their 26–24 loss. The following week, he made seven solo tackles before leaving the Eagles' 20–10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys after suffering a hamstring injury. He was inactive due to the injury in Week 3 and returned briefly in Week 4 before aggravating the injury and missing the next two games (Weeks 5–6).{{cite web| title=Mychal Kendricks Injury: Eagles linebacker expected to sit out of Saints game| url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/platform/amp/2015/10/6/9462513/mychal-kendricks-injury-eagles-linebacker-jordan-hicks-brandon-bair-byron-maxwell| access-date=March 1, 2018| website=bleedinggreennation.com| author=Gowton, Brandon Lee| date=October 6, 2015}}

He finished the {{NFL Year|2015}} season with 86 combined tackles (64 solo), three pass deflections, and three interceptions in 13 games and 13 starts. Head coach Chip Kelly was fired after a Week 16 loss to the Washington Redskins. The Eagles finished second in the NFC East with a 7–9 record and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur acted as interim head coach for the Eagles' final game in 2017. He played in 627 defensive snaps in 2016 (52%).

==2016==

File:Matt Jones (30255197022).jpg Matt Jones in a game against the Washington Redskins in 2016.]]

On January 18, 2016, the Philadelphia Eagles announced the hiring of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson as their new head coach. Former Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz was hired as the new defensive coordinator.{{cite web| title=Eagles hire Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator| url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/01/19/philadelphia-eagles-doug-pederson-hire-jim-schwartz-defensive-coordinator| access-date=March 1, 2018| website=si.com| date=January 19, 2016| author=SI Wire}} Jim Schwartz chose to switch the Eagles' base defense from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3 defense. The change required Kendricks to move from inside linebacker to outside linebacker. Around the time of the 2016 NFL draft, it was reported that the Eagles had placed Kendricks on the trade block and were fielding trade offers for the linebacker. He entered training camp slated as the starting weakside linebacker after Brandon Graham and Connor Barwin were both moved to defensive end.{{cite web| title=Competition abounds as Eagles begin training camp| url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2016/07/24/competition-eagles-training-camp/87507694/| access-date=March 1, 2018| website=delawareonline.com| author=Frank, Martin| date=July 25, 2016}} Head coach Doug Pederson named Kendricks the starting weakside linebacker opposite Nigel Bradham and along with starting middle linebacker Jordan Hicks.{{cite web| title=Philadelphia Eagles depth chart 2016: 53-man roster edition| url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/platform/amp/2016/9/3/12787658/philadelphia-eagles-depth-chart-2016-53-man-roster-edition| access-date=March 1, 2017| website=bleedinggreennation.com| author=Gowton, Brandon Lee| date=September 3, 2016}}

In Week 2, Kendricks recorded a season-high four solo tackles during the Eagles' 29–14 win at the Chicago Bears. Kendricks was inactive for the Eagles' Week 17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys after he sustained a quadriceps injury.{{cite web| title=Eagles vs. Cowboys game status: Jordan Hicks, Mychal Kendricks questionable| url=https://www.theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2016/12/30/eagles-vs-cowboys-game-status-jordan-hicks-mychal-kendricks-questionable/| access-date=March 1, 2018| website=theeagleswire.usatoday.com| author=Turron Davenport| date=December 30, 2016}} Kendricks had career-lows in 2016, finishing with only 32 combined tackles (23 solo) and a pass break up in 15 games and eight starts.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Mychal Kendricks (2016)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/mychalkendricks/2532890/careerstats| access-date=February 27, 2018| website=NFL.com}} Kendricks saw significantly less playing time in 2016 due to Schwartz's decision to remove him and only use two linebackers (Jordan Hicks and Najee Goode) during passing downs and nickel formations. He was limited to 273 defensive snaps in {{NFL Year|2016}} (26.8%) which was significantly lower than his 627 snaps in 2015.{{cite web| title=Mychal Kendricks opens up about Eagles trying to trade him| url=http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/07/mychal_kendricks_opens_up_about_eagles_trying_to_t.html| access-date=March 1, 2018| website=nj.com| author=Eliot Shorr-Park| date=July 26, 2017}}

==2017==

During the off-season, Kendricks requested a trade from the Eagles after a sharp decrease in playing time.{{cite web| title=Mychal Kendricks asked for Eagles to trade or release him and still thinks it could happen| url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/platform/amp/2017/7/28/16055804/mychal-kendricks-eagles-trade-release-linebacker-philadelphia-nfl-news-report-49ers-san-francisco| access-date=March 1, 2018| website=bleedinggreennation.com| author=Gowton, Brandon Lee| date=July 28, 2017}} General manager Howie Roseman and the Eagles' front office declined his request. On October 12, 2017, Kendricks recorded a career-high 17 combined tackles (12 solo) during a 28–23 win at the Carolina Panthers. Kendricks was inactive for a Week 7 victory over the Washington Redskins after sustaining a hamstring injury. Kendricks received an increase in snaps after Jordan Hicks suffered a torn Achilles tendon during their 34–24 victory against the Redskins.{{cite web| title=Latest on injuries to Ronald Darby, Mychal Kendricks as Eagles return to practice| url=https://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2017/10/latest_on_injuries_to_ronald_darby_mychal_kendrick.html| access-date=March 1, 2018| website=nj.com| author=Short Parks, Eliot| date=October 28, 2017}} Rookie Joe Walker replaced Hicks in the starting lineup, but Kendricks was tasked as his replacement in nickel formations with Najee Goode.{{cite web| title=With LB Jordan Hicks out for the year, Nigel Bradham and Mychal Kendricks become the Eagles' key linebackers| url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-jordan-hicks-nigel-bradham-mychal-kendricks-20171024.html?mobi=true| access-date=March 1, 2018| website=philly.com| author=Berman, Zach| date=October 24, 2017}} On October 29, 2017, he recorded seven combined tackles and a sack in the Eagles' 33–10 victory at the San Francisco 49ers. Kendricks finished the 2017 regular season with 77 combined tackles (55 solo), six passes defended, and two sacks in 15 games and 13 starts.

The Eagles finished atop the NFC East with a 13–3 record and had a first round bye. The Eagles' went on to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 15–10 in the NFC Divisional round and faced the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship. On January 21, 2018, he made eight combined tackles as the Eagles routed the Vikings (and his brother Eric Kendricks) 38–7. On February 4, 2018, Kendricks started his first career Super Bowl and made four combined tackles as the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41–33 in Super Bowl LII.

After yet again requesting a trade,{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/Article/Mychal-Kendricks-indicated-he-asked-for-trade-this-offseason-118862009|title=Mychal Kendricks indicated he asked for trade this offseason|first=Jeff|last=Kerr|access-date=June 11, 2018|date=June 11, 2018}} Kendricks was released by the Eagles on May 22, 2018.{{cite web|last1=Wesseling|first1=Chris|title=Eagles release inside linebacker Mychal Kendricks|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-release-inside-linebacker-mychal-kendricks-0ap3000000933857|website=NFL.com|date=May 22, 2018}}

=Cleveland Browns=

Kendricks signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on June 5, 2018,{{cite web|title=Browns sign LB Mychal Kendricks to one-year deal|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/browns-sign-lb-mychal-kendricks-to-one-year-deal-0ap3000000935454|author=Shook, Nick|website=NFL.com|date=June 5, 2018}} but was released on August 29, 2018, after being charged with insider trading.{{Cite web|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-release-lb-mychal-kendricks|title=Browns release LB Mychal Kendricks|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=August 29, 2018}}

=Seattle Seahawks=

On September 13, 2018, Kendricks signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks.{{cite web|title=Mychal Kendricks signs with Seattle Seahawks|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000961668/article/mychal-kendricks-expected-to-sign-with-seahawks|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915100418/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000961668/article/mychal-kendricks-expected-to-sign-with-seahawks|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 15, 2018|author=Knoblauch, Austin|website=NFL.com|date=September 13, 2018}} On September 17, 2018, Kendricks made his first start for the Seahawks just four days after signing with the team. In the game he had three solo tackles and one sack in a 17-24 road loss against the Chicago Bears in Soldier Field. On October 2, 2018, Kendricks was suspended indefinitely from the NFL due to the insider trading.{{cite web|title=Seahawks LB Mychal Kendricks suspended indefinitely|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-lb-mychal-kendricks-suspended-indefinitely-0ap3000000969432|website=NFL.com|date=October 3, 2018}} On October 30, 2018, it was revealed that Kendricks was given an eight-game suspension, making him eligible to return in Week 14.{{cite web|title=NFL suspends Mychal Kendricks eight games|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/10/30/nfl-suspends-mychal-kendricks-eight-games/|author=Florio, Mike|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=October 30, 2018}} He was activated to the Seahawks' roster on December 2, 2018.{{cite web|title=Seahawks activate Mychal Kendricks, waive Emmanuel Ellerbee|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/03/seahawks-activate-mychal-kendricks-waive-emmanuel-ellerbee/|author=Williams, Charean|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=December 3, 2018}} He suffered a broken tibia in Week 14 and was placed on injured reserve on December 12, 2018.{{cite web|title=Mychal Kendricks lost for season with broken tibia|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25517613/seahawks-mychal-kendricks-done-season-broken-leg|website=ESPN.com|date=December 12, 2018}}

On March 13, 2019, Kendricks signed a one-year, $4 million contract extension with the Seahawks.{{cite web|title=Seattle Seahawks re-signing LB Mychal Kendricks|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001022534/article/seattle-seahawks-resigning-lb-mychal-kendricks|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190316072317/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001022534/article/seattle-seahawks-resigning-lb-mychal-kendricks|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 16, 2019|author=Patra, Kevin|website=NFL.com|date=March 13, 2019}} In week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals, Kendricks recorded 6 tackles and sacked rookie quarterback Kyler Murray twice in the 27–10 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128064 |title=Seahawks grind to 27-10 win over Cardinals |date=September 29, 2019 |website=Espn.com |access-date=September 29, 2019}} In week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons, Kendricks recorded an interception off Matt Schaub in the 27–20 win. This was Kendricks' first interception of the season and his first as a member of the Seahawks.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128035 |title=Wilson throws 2 TD passes as Seattle stops Atlanta 27-20 |date=October 27, 2019 |website=Espn.com |access-date=October 27, 2019}} In week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kendricks recorded a strip sack on Jameis Winston that was recovered by teammate Rasheem Green in the 40–34 overtime win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128087 |title=Wilson throws 5 TDs, Seahawks outlast Bucs 40-34 in OT |date=November 3, 2019 |website=Espn.com |access-date=November 3, 2019}} In Week 17, Kendricks suffered a torn ACL and was ruled out for the playoffs.{{cite web|title=Report: Mychal Kendricks believed to have torn ACL|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/12/30/report-mychal-kendricks-believed-to-have-torn-acl/|author=Gantt, Darin|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=December 30, 2019}}{{cite web|title=Seahawks Promote OT Chad Wheeler From Practice Squad; Place Mychal Kendricks On Injured Reserve|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-promote-ot-chad-wheeler-from-practice-squad-place-mychal-kendricks-on-i|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=January 8, 2020}}

On October 21, 2020, the Seahawks signed Kendricks to their practice squad.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Promote Damarious Randall From Practice Squad; Sign Mychal Kendricks To Practice Squad|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-promote-damarious-randall-from-practice-squad-sign-mychal-kendricks-to-|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=October 21, 2020}} He was released on November 3,{{cite news |author=Socotch, Peter |title=Seahawks relatively quiet at 2020 NFL Trade Deadline |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/northwest/seahawks/seattle-seahawks-quiet-2020-nfl-trade-deadline-make-room-carlos-dunlap |website=NBCSports.com |date=November 3, 2020 |access-date=December 2, 2020}} but was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite news |author=Mathews, Liz |title=Seahawks sign RB Alex Collins and LB Mychal Kendricks to practice squad |url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/04/seahawks-sign-alex-collins-mychal-kendricks-practice-squad/ |website=USAToday.com |date=November 4, 2020 |access-date=December 2, 2020}}

=Washington Football Team=

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Kendricks was signed by Washington Football Team off the Seahawks' practice squad on December 21, 2020.{{cite web |last1=Stackpole |first1=Kyle |title=Washington Signs LB Mychal Kendricks Off Seahawks' Practice Squad, Places LB Shaun Dion Hamilton On Injured Reserve |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-signs-mychal-kendricks-places-shaun-dion-hamilton-ir |website=WashingtonFootball.com |access-date=December 21, 2020}}

=San Francisco 49ers=

On August 16, 2021, Kendricks signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web|title=49ers Sign LB Mychal Kendricks; Waive Three Others|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-lb-mychal-kendricks-waive-three-others|publisher=49ers.com|date=August 16, 2021|access-date=August 16, 2021}} He was placed on injured reserve on August 24, 2021.{{cite web|title=49ers Make a Series of Roster Moves ahead of the Roster Cut Deadline|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-make-a-series-of-roster-moves-ahead-of-the-roster-cut-deadline|website=49ers.com|date=August 24, 2021}} He was released on September 2. He re-signed with the 49ers on October 18, 2021.{{cite web|title=49ers Sign LB Mychal Kendricks; Make a Series of Other Moves|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-lb-mychal-kendricks-make-a-series-of-other-moves|website=49ers.com|date=October 18, 2021}} He was released on October 23, 2021.{{cite web|title=49ers Make a Series of Roster Moves ahead of Week 7|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-make-a-series-of-roster-moves-ahead-of-week-7|website=49ers.com|date=October 23, 2021}}

NFL career statistics

class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"

! colspan="2"| Legend

Bold

| Career high

=Regular season=

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
rowspan="2"| Year

!rowspan="2"| Team

!colspan="2"| Games

!colspan="5"| Tackles

!colspan="5"| Interceptions

!colspan="4"| Fumbles

GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2012PHI

| 15 || 14 || 75 || 58 || 17 || 1.0 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

2013PHI

| 15 || 15 || 106 || 81 || 25 || 4.0 || 8 || 3 || 25 || 0 || 18 || 4 || 2 || 4 || 6 || 0

2014PHI

| 12 || 11 || 82 || 61 || 21 || 4.0 || 10 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0

2015PHI

| 13 || 13 || 86 || 64 || 22 || 3.0 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0

2016PHI

| 15 || 8 || 32 || 23 || 9 || 0.0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 15 || 0

2017PHI

| 15 || 13 || 77 || 55 || 22 || 2.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

2018SEA

| 4 || 3 || 19 || 15 || 4 || 2.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

2019SEA

| 14 || 14 || 71 || 47 || 24 || 3.0 || 8 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 4 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0

2020WAS

| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

colspan="2"|1049154840414419.0524260183075210

=Playoffs=

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
rowspan="2"| Year

!rowspan="2"| Team

!colspan="2"| Games

!colspan="5"| Tackles

!colspan="5"| Interceptions

!colspan="4"| Fumbles

GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2013PHI

| 1 || 1 || 7 || 5 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

2017PHI

| 3 || 3 || 16 || 12 || 4 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

2020WAS

| 1 || 1 || 6 || 1 || 5 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0

colspan="2"|552918110.00000010000

Insider trading charges and plea

In August 2018, Kendricks was charged with insider trading, allegedly making $1.2 million from investments in 2014. Damilare Sonoiki was also charged for his involvement. Kendricks allegedly paid Sonoiki $10,000 and gave him free tickets to Eagles games.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-29/ex-goldman-analyst-browns-linebacker-charged-in-insider-case|title=Bloomberg - Ex-Goldman Analyst Tipped Off NFL Linebacker for Tickets, U.S. Says|newspaper=Bloomberg|date=August 29, 2018 |access-date=January 31, 2019}}

Kendricks pleaded guilty to his charges on September 6, 2018, and faced a possible penalty of up to 25 years in prison. He was initially scheduled to be sentenced on January 24, 2019,{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2795661-report-mychal-kendricks-seahawks-agree-to-contract-amid-insider-trading-case|title=Mychal Kendricks, Seahawks Agree to Contract Amid Insider Trading Case|first=Alec|last=Nathan|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=November 22, 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/reports-sentencing-for-mychal-kendricks-pushed-back-to-april/|title=Reports: Sentencing for Mychal Kendricks pushed back to April|date=January 16, 2019|website=The Seattle Times|language=en-US|access-date=January 16, 2019}} but his sentencing date was pushed back multiple times during 2019 and 2020.{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Brady |date=August 8, 2019 |title=Sentencing for Kendricks now set for Sept. 25 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27348157/sentencing-kendricks-now-set-sept-25 |access-date=November 22, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/09/11/seahawks-mychal-kendricks-insider-trading-case|title=Kendricks' insider trading sentencing pushed back|first=Scooby|last=Axson|magazine=Sports Illustrated|date=September 11, 2019 |access-date=November 22, 2021}}{{Cite web |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=November 18, 2019 |title=Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks' sentencing in insider-trading case postponed for fifth time |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/sentencing-date-for-mychal-kendricks-postponed-until-february/ |access-date=November 22, 2021 |website=The Seattle Times}}{{cite news |last1=Henderson |first1=Brady |title=Seattle Seahawks sign LB Mychal Kendricks to practice squad |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30162178/source-seattle-seahawks-signing-mychal-kendricks-practice-squad |access-date=October 29, 2020 |website=Edpn.com|date=October 21, 2020}} On July 22, 2021, Kendricks was sentenced to one day in jail, three years of probation, and 300 hours of community service stemming from his guilty plea.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31863532/free-agent-lb-mychal-kendricks-sentenced-one-day-jail-three-years-probation-insider-trading-case|title=Mychal Kendricks sentenced to one day in jail, three years' probation in insider trading case|website=Espn.com|date=July 22, 2021|access-date=July 24, 2021|first=Brady|last=Henderson}}

Personal life

Kendricks' brother, Eric, played linebacker at UCLA and is currently a member of the Dallas Cowboys.

References

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