The Eagles releasing linebacker Mychal Kendricks, a source tells Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on Twitter). Kendricks has spent the last six years with the Eagles, but he has been the subject of trade rumors for years. 
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Kendricks is expected to draw interest on the open market, though teams will want to take a close look at his ankle after he underwent a minor operation this offseason.
Kendricks’ place on the roster was once again put into flux this year when the defending champs re-signed linebacker Nigel Bradham. Bradham’s deal is worth $40MM over five years, which made Kendricks’ $5.85MM scheduled salary unpalatable. By releasing Kendricks, the Eagles will save $4.4MM in cap space with $3.2MM in dead money.
Kendricks, 28 in September, amassed 73 tackles and two sacks in 15 games in 2017. He also added 16 tackles in the postseason as the Eagles captured their first ever Super Bowl title.
It was arguably the best season of the veteran’s career as he placed as Pro Football Focus’ No. 9 ranked linebacker in the NFL, ahead of notables like NaVorro Bowman, Vontaze Burfict, and Danny Trevathan.
Without Kendricks, the Eagles may try Corey Nelson, Kamu Grugier-Hill, and rookie Josh Sweat at strongside linebacker. It also wouldn’t be surprise to see them look at the free agent market for linebacker help, particularly after middle linebacker Paul Worrilow was diagnosed with a torn ACL.
Wtf
Dolphins, get on this shiz, quick
For reals
Steelers need some help at LB
If the lions can pick Kendricks up, as well as Hankins—that would be a sizable facelift for the much criticized defense. Naturally, payroll will be an issue, but this idea is nonetheless tantalizing.
Rams? Could transition into 3-4 MLB
Sign em Vikes. Kendrick brothers and Barr
Do we have the cap space?
Is it realistic?
Cap space, maybe. Debatable, but maybe. But he wouldn’t get any more snaps than he got in Philly, and he wants a full-time (70% of snaps and up) role, not a part-time (30% or less) one.
Miami cant afford him til after June 1st. hope he’s still available then.
Yeah, forgot about the cap issues. Fingers crossed.
Down 2 LBs in one day. Smart.
Don’t get it. Dump a starting LB for nothing when they don’t have enough LBs.
Would love to see him playing in Foxboro
I agree! I live in Philly and would love to see him playing for the Pats. They would actually know how to use him.