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Former Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Derion Kendrick has signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys , per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero . Kendrick spent the 2025 campaign with both the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks . Now, the former Georgia star will compete to have a major role in the Cowboys' secondary next season.
Kendrick struggled at times last season despite recording two interceptions (a career-high) in the first three weeks of the season during his stint with the Seahawks. He ended the year with the Rams, but did not make much of an impact for Los Angeles in the playoffs.
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The talented defensive back had a career year with the Rams in 2023. Before then, Kendrick was sidelined with a torn ACL for the entire 2024 campaign. The defensive back will look to get back on track with Dallas next season, as Kendrick will enter 2026 in arguably the healthiest shape of his entire NFL career.
Derion Kendrick was nothing short of a star throughout his one and only season at Georgia in 2021. The talented cornerback won a national championship at both Clemson and Georgia, as Kendrick played a critical role in the Dawgs' College Football Playoff run in 2021. He recorded a pair of interceptions in Georgia's playoff semifinals win over the Michigan Wolverines .
Sep 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Derion Kendrick (1) intercepts a pass over Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) and wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Kendrick recorded 41 tackles, two TFL and four interceptions over 15 appearances with the Bulldogs. The star defensive back was drafted by the Rams in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft following a stellar season at Georgia.
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Kendrick will now turn his attention towards his role in the Cowboys' secondary next season following the announcement of his one-year deal. The former Georgia star will look to bounce back in 2026 now that his torn ACL is two years behind him. Kendrick is expected to enter his first season in Dallas fully healthy for the first time since 2023.
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