The 49ers filled a big need by signing Eric Kendricks to a one-year free agent contract.
The San Francisco 49ers know they have work to do this offseason after a disappointing loss in Super Bowl 58, and one of their biggest areas of need is at the linebacker spot. there were. On the second day of free agency, they were able to fill that need by bringing in Eric Kendricks, a former All-Pro tackling machine who spent the 2023 season with the Los Angeles Chargers.
After spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, Kendricks joined the Chargers and eventually led the team with 117 tackles and also collected 3.5 sacks. The Reds signed Fred Warner to a one-year deal on Wednesday morning to fill the void left by Dre Greenlaw, who tore his Achilles tendon in the Super Bowl and will now work with Fred Warner in San Francisco.
Kendricks may not be the same player he was at his peak in 2019, when he earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors, but he’s still an invaluable player who can step in and help in emergencies. Kendricks remains a ferocious tackler, and he’s proven he can match up with quarterbacks when used as an unexpected blitzer.
Playing alongside Warner, who is probably the league’s best linebacker at the moment, will no doubt help Kendricks perform at a high level, but he also has the ability to excel in one of the league’s best defenses. ability will be required. This is a solid addition for the 49ers, with the hope that Kendricks will fit seamlessly into their defense and help the team find a way to win the Super Bowl next season.
