Needing help in the linebacker position, the Washington Football Team decided to turn to the Seattle Seahawks and get veteran Mychal Kendricks on their squad.
Kendricks, who is yet to play a game in 2020, is expected to be at head coach Ron Rivera’s disposal right away and can play against Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
The 30-year-old player reportedly doesn’t have to go through standard COVID-19 protocols for new players as he was routinely tested with the Seahawks.
The addition of Kendricks will provide defensive depth for Washington since their linebacker core has been decimated by injuries lately. Starters Cole Holcomb and Kevin Pierre-Louis are still dealing with injuries and are questionable for Week 16, while backup Shaun Dion Hamilton hurt his hamstring last week and had to be placed on injured reserve.
Mychal Kendricks spent the better part of his pro career with the Philadelphia Eagles, who drafted him in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. His time with the franchise came to an end following a Super Bowl win in 2017, when he requested a trade due to a decrease in playing time.
Kendricks initially signed with the Cleveland Browns for the 2018 season but left the team due to off-the-field issues after few months. He later signed with Seattle.
Kendricks’ NFL career stats include 548 tackles, 19 sacks, 30 pass deflections, and seven forced fumbles.
