Eric Kendricks contract: How much money did LB make with Minnesota Vikings?

On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings announced the release of veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks. The team is reportedly set for a massive makeover as they try to cut down their payroll ahead of next season.

Kendricks played eight seasons with the Vikings and earned a small fortune with the NFC outfit. According to reports from Spotrac, his career earnings in Minnesota tallied up to a whopping $45,781,539.

The 31-year-old earned a total of $23,596,160 in base salary, $12,509,760 in signing bonuses, $892,450 in roster bonuses, $400,000 in workout bonuses, $8,150,000 in restructure bonuses and $233,169 in incentives.

The Vikings selected Kendricks in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft. He signed a four-year deal with the team worth $2,679,120. In 2018, he signed a five-year extension worth $25,000,000.

During the 2022 season, Kendricks earned a staggering $9,500,000. However, he was cut from the team on Monday, with one year remaining on his contract.

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How did Eric Kendricks fare in the 2022 NFL season?

Minnesota Vikings LB Eric Kendricks

Eric Kendricks finished the 2022 regular season with 87 solo tackles, one sack and a fumble recovered. He also had six passes defended, helping the Minnesota Vikings clinch their divisional title with a 13-4 record.

The linebacker then put up five tackles, one sack and a pass defended in the wild-card round loss to the New York Giants.

Kendricks ended his stint in Minnesota with 919 combined tackles, 54 tackles for a loss, 51 passes defended, 15 sacks, nine interceptions, six fumble recoveries, four forced fumbles and two touchdowns in 117 career appearances. He earned Pro Bowl honors with the team in 2019.

Kendricks is now a free agent, but there are a few teams that are reportedly keen on signing him in the offseason. It is rumored that the Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans and Detroit Lions are among the teams monitoring the linebacker.