Eric-Nathan Marvin Kendricks is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys as of the 2024 NFL season. The Minnesota Vikings drafted him as the 45th overall pick in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Kendrick's first 8 seasons in the NFL were with the Vikings before he joined the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023. Kendricks was released by the Chargers in March 2024 and soon signed a contract with the Dallas Cowboys shortly after that. Notably, he was named First-team All-Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl in 2019, and he made the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2015.
Kendricks was born on February 29, 1992, and raised in Fresno, California. He attended Herbert Hoover High School in Fresno, California, earning three letters as a member of the football team and was named team captain. His father, Marvin Kendricks, was a collegiate football player, a former running back for UCLA and a professional player in the Canadian Football League. After redshirting in 2010, Kendricks went on to play for the UCLA Bruins from 2011 to 2014. In 2014, he won the Butkus Award and the Lott Trophy, was named a First-team All-American, and earned Second-team All-Pac-12 honors.
Eric Kendricks Contract Breakdown
According to Spotrac, Kendricks signed a one-year contract with the Cowboys valued at $3 million in 2024. His contract includes a signing bonus of $1,000,000, a guaranteed amount of $2,500,000 and an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
| Contract Terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 yr(s) / $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,500,000 | $2,500,000 |
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster/Gm Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2024 | $1,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $441,165 | $2,941,165 | $2,500,000 |
| 2025 | UFA |
How much is Eric Kendricks getting paid?
Eric Kendricks is set to earn a base salary of $1,500,000 and a signing bonus of $1,000,000, with a cap hit of $2,941,165 and a dead cap value of $2,500,000 in 2024.
Additionally, he will receive an average annual salary of $3,000,000.
How much does Eric Kendricks make in a minute?
Kendricks earns approximately $5.7 per minute under his one-year contract with the Cowboys.
Eric Kendricks Career Earnings
According to Sportac, Eric Kendricks has earned $55,531,539 in his NFL career, as of November 2024.
How much of Eric Kendricks' contract is guaranteed?
The one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys guarantees $2,500,000 for Eric Kendricks, with a signing bonus of $1,500,000, as per Spotrac.
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What are the Terms of Eric Kendricks' contract?
Kendricks' contract includes $2.5 million guaranteed, covering both the signing bonus and the 2024 salary. There’s a per-game active bonus of $29,411, totaling up to $500,000. Additionally, if he reaches 75% playing time, he will earn a $500,000 incentive.
Eric Kendricks' Contract History
Minnesota Vikings (2015-2018)
Kendricks signed a four-year, $5,155,920 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, which included a signing bonus of $2,009,760.
Minnesota Vikings (2019)
Kendricks signed a five-year, $50,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Vikings, which included an average annual salary of $10,000,000.
Los Angeles Chargers (2023-2024)
Kendricks signed a two-year, $13,250,000 contract with the Los Angeles Chargers with a guaranteed amount of $6,750,000.
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FAQ's On Eric Kendricks Contract
A. Eric Kendricks is 32 years old, as of November 2024. He was born on February 29, 1992.
A. Eric Kendricks is 6 feet tall.
A. Eric Kendricks plays for the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL.
A. Eric Kendricks has not won a Super Bowl as of November 2024.
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