CANTON, OH - AUGUST 9: Eric Kendricks #54 of the Minnesota Vikings in action against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 9, 2015 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)Joe Robbins/Getty Images

Eric Kendricks Injury: Updates on Vikings LB's Concussion, Hip and Return

Tim DanielsNov 4, 2016

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks suffered a concussion ahead of the Vikings' game against the Detroit Lions in Week 9. He returned in Week 10 but left the game and was listed on the injury report with a hip injury. However, he is ready to return.

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Kendricks Active vs. Cardinals

Sunday, Nov. 20

The Vikings announced Kendricks is available to play against the Cardinals in Week 11.

Latest on Kendricks' Practice Status

Friday, Nov. 18

The Vikings announced Kendricks was a full participant in practice on Friday.

Kendricks Plays Critical Role in Vikings Defense

Kendricks continues to prove he's worth the second-round investment the Vikings made in him during last year's draft. He racked up 92 combined tackles and four sacks as a rookie and has made further strides toward establishing himself as a defensive stalwart in 2016.

On the injury front, he's been able to avoid any serious setbacks since arriving to the NFL. He did sit out two games last season because of a rib issue. He also missed time during the preseason leading up to the current campaign because of a hamstring problem.

Despite being banged up in 2016, Kendricks has quietly become one of the best linebackers in the NFC.