Instead of playing alongside his brother with the Vikings, linebacker Mychal Kendricks has signed with the Cleveland Browns.
#Browns and LB Mychal Kendricks have agreed to a one-year deal, with a max value of $3.5 million, per source. Kendricks will start from day one for Cleveland.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) June 4, 2018
Kendricks, the older brother of Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks, visited Minnesota and the Vikings last week after being released by the Eagles. Kendricks told media that it’s a dream of his to play with his brother, but he also noted that playing time would be key wherever he signs.
In Minnesota, the linebacker jobs appeared locked up by Kendricks, Anthony Barr and Ben Gedeon, whereas Kendricks will likely get a chance to start in Cleveland.
It remains unclear if the Vikings offered Kendricks a contract.
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Kendricks started 13 of 15 games with the Eagles last season, in addition to three playoff starts including Philadelphia’s win over the Patriots in Super Bowl 52.
In six seasons since being drafted by the Eagles in the second round in 2012, Kendricks has started 74 of 85 games.
