After years of rumors, debates, and uncertainty, the Eagles and Mychal Kendricks have finally finished their dance. The team officially released him on Tuesday afternoon.
A 2012 second-round selection, Kendricks looked like a strong defensive piece in early season—especially after defensive coordinator Billy Davis installed the 3-4 look in 2013 under head coach Chip Kelly, which allowed Kendricks to play inside ‘backer. After three seasons with the Eagles, he did enough in the eyes of the front office to earn a four-year, $29 million extension.
Calf and hamstring injuries began plaguing Kendricks around the time of his extension—the 2015 season--which opened the door for rookie Jordan Hicks to take his snaps and make meaningful plays.