Dallas Cowboys release cornerback Derion Kendrick during final roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys released cornerback Derion Kendrick as the team reduced its roster to 53 players on August 31, 2026. Kendrick had joined the active roster earlier this year on March 24 and appeared in all of the team's preseason games. During his preseason appearances, he allowed five receptions on six targets for 36 yards, resulting in a 91.7 passer rating. A veteran of the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, Kendrick previously played college football at Clemson and Georgia. He remains a free agent following his departure from the Dallas roster.
- •Dallas Cowboys released Derion Kendrick to reach the 53-player roster limit.
- •Kendrick signed with the team on March 24, 2026.
- •The cornerback started two preseason games for the Dallas Cowboys this year.
- •Kendrick previously played for the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Former Georgia football playoff hero released by Dallas Cowboys
"The Dallas Cowboys have released former Georgia Bulldogs and NFL veteran cornerback Derion Kendrick, according to a team announcement.
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