Ex-Rams Cornerback Signs with New Team
Derion Kendrick is joining the Dallas Cowboys on a one-year contract, his agent told Filmogaz.com. The former Los Angeles cornerback will get a fresh start in Dallas.
Contract and role
The deal covers one season. Kendrick is expected to compete for depth in the Cowboys’ secondary.
The ex-Rams cornerback will report to training camp with an opportunity to prove himself. The move gives him a new team environment and a clear chance to rebuild value.
Career timeline
- Drafted by the Rams in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He played college ball at Georgia.
- Started six games as a rookie and 12 games in his second season.
- Struggled with inconsistency and costly penalties, which limited his role later on.
- Suffered a torn ACL that sidelined him for the entire 2024 season.
- Waived at final roster cuts the following year and picked up by the Seattle Seahawks.
- Spent 10 games with Seattle before being released and returning to Los Angeles in Week 14.
- Appeared in five games after the return but was not active for the postseason.
Rams’ offseason changes
Los Angeles reshaped its cornerback room during the offseason. The team added Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson.
The moves signaled a new era for the Rams’ secondary in 2026. The front office indicated it would move on from unsigned corners.
What this means for Kendrick
Kendrick signs on in Dallas on a short-term pact. He will have to earn snaps in camp and preseason.
The one-year deal is a prove-it opportunity. If he stays healthy and cuts down on penalties, Kendrick can re-establish his career.
