Cowboys Sign CB Derion Kendrick to 1-Year Deal

Veteran defensive back joins Dallas secondary after stints with Rams and Seahawks.

Mar. 26, 2026 at 12:42am

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The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with former Seahawks cornerback Derion Kendrick on a 1-year contract. Kendrick, a 6th round draft pick by the Rams in 2022, has played 3 full seasons in the NFL with 47 games played and 18 starts. He recorded 2 of his 3 career interceptions last year with the Super Bowl champion Seahawks.

Why it matters

The Cowboys are continuing to bolster their secondary this offseason, adding veteran depth and experience to a cornerback room that already includes DaRon Bland, Shavon Revel, and others. Kendrick provides another option for the Cowboys' defensive backfield as they look to build on their 12-4 season and NFC East division title in 2025.

The details

Kendrick, 25, was initially drafted in the 6th round by the Los Angeles Rams in 2022. He spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Rams before missing the 2024 season. He returned to the NFL last year, playing 10 games with the Seahawks before finishing the season back with the Rams. The 1-year deal with the Cowboys represents another opportunity for Kendrick to establish himself as a regular contributor in the league.

  • Kendrick was drafted by the Rams in 2022.
  • He played for the Rams in 2022 and 2023.
  • Kendrick missed the 2024 season.
  • He played 10 games with the Seahawks in 2025 before returning to the Rams.
  • Kendrick has now signed a 1-year contract with the Cowboys for the 2026 season.

The players

Derion Kendrick

A 25-year-old cornerback who was drafted in the 6th round by the Los Angeles Rams in 2022 and has played for the Rams and Seahawks over the past 3 NFL seasons.

Dallas Cowboys

The NFL franchise based in Frisco, Texas that plays in the NFC East division.

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What they’re saying

“The Cowboys continue to add to the secondary room as they have agreed to terms with veteran CB Derion Kendrick to a 1-year contract.”

— Nick Eatman

What’s next

The Cowboys will look to integrate Kendrick into their defensive backfield during the offseason program and training camp as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Cowboys are making a concerted effort to strengthen their secondary this offseason, adding veteran depth and competition at the cornerback position. Kendrick's signing represents another low-risk, high-upside move as the team looks to build on their division title and playoff appearance in 2025.