From Seattle to Dallas: Former Seahawks CB Derion Kendrick Lands Cowboys Deal
The Dallas Cowboys just made a sneaky move in free agency that might fly under the radar for a lot of people. On Tuesday, they signed a cornerback who spent time with the Seahawks last season, bringing some serious defensive depth to their secondary. This is exactly the kind of move that could pay dividends down the stretch.
Kendrick's Journey Back From Injury
Derion Kendrick is signing a one-year deal with Dallas, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The 25-year-old defensive back has had quite the NFL journey. Originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round back in 2022, Kendrick started 18 games in his first two seasons with LA and looked like he had a real future ahead of him. Then an ACL tear derailed everything, forcing him to miss the entire 2024-25 campaign. That's a brutal setback, especially for a young player trying to prove himself in the league.
But Kendrick showed resilience. After rehabbing, he bounced back last season by playing five games for the Rams before the Seahawks brought him in. He played 10 games for Seattle in the 2025-26 regular season before being released in November 2025.
What He Brings to the Table
In 47 career games with 18 starts, Kendrick has racked up 102 combined tackles (84 solo), 19 pass deflections, and three interceptions. Here is the thing that matters: two of those interceptions came last season with Seattle. That kind of ball-hawking ability is exactly what you want from a cornerback, especially one who is fighting for a roster spot.
The Cowboys are bringing him in as depth, and honestly, his spot is not guaranteed heading into training camp and preseason. But he will get a legitimate shot to prove he belongs in Dallas' cornerback room and compete for meaningful snaps. Sometimes that is all a guy needs after bouncing around and overcoming a major injury.
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