NFC East

Eric Kendricks reveals reason for signing with Cowboys instead of 49ers

The Dallas Cowboys signed very few free agents this offseason, but among the group is potential starting middle linebacker Eric Kendricks. Despite receiving the opportunity to go to the 49ers and stay in California, where he was in 2023 with the Chargers, Kendricks opted to pack his bags and head to Texas on a one-year deal for $3 million. When asked why he chose the Cowboys over their NFC rivals, the veteran noted that his role likely comes with more playing time and more responsibility in Dallas than in San Francisco. He spoke to reporters for the first time at the Reliant Energy Home Run De…