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49ers Sign Former MN Vikings Defender for Playoff Run
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The Minnesota Vikings finished up their season with a 9-8 record after knocking off the Green Bay Packers . They had nothing to play for already being eliminated from the playoffs, and Green Bay couldn't improve their seeding.
Now watching the playoffs roll on without them, the Vikings can pull for some of their past teammates to go chase a ring. None of them ever won one in Minnesota, and Eric Kendricks is at least going to get one last shot.
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Eric Kendricks signed off San Francisco practice squad
Now an aging veteran, Erick Kendricks has played in just three games for the San Francisco 49ers this season. He has spent time on the practice squad, and his experience is being leaned upon for a Wild Card Weekend matchup.
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Linebacker Tatum Bethume played in 14 games for the San Francisco 49ers this year. His injury opens up a spot for the former Minnesota Vikings defender.
Kendricks has six total tackles in 46 defensive snaps. He has also played 39 snaps on special teams. Last year Kendricks matched up with former head coach Mike Zimmer as part of the Dallas Cowboys . Zimmer was the defensive coordinator and Kendricks played in 15 games.
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A year removed from 138 tackles and three sacks, it's still logical that Kendricks has something left in the tank. On a per-game basis he should be able to impact the game if the 49ers give him an opportunity. This will be the seventh playoff game of Kendricks' career , and first since 2023.
The 49ers head across the country to play the Philadelphia Eagles . San Francisco missed out on the NFC's number one seed after losing to Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks last weekend.
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