Free agent linebacker Mychal Kendricks is signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter:
LB Mychal Kendricks, released by the Browns following charges of insider trading, is signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, per sources..
Seattle not likely to waste any time: Kendricks expected to play Monday night vs. Bears.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 14, 2018
Kendricks, who visited the team on Thursday, is expected to play Monday night against the Chicago Bears. The 27-year old pled guilty to federal charges of insider trading and faces up to 25 years in prison:
New Seahawks’ LB Mychal Kendricks pled guilty last week to insider trading. He is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 24. Based on federal guidelines, he could face 30-37 months in prison.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 14, 2018
The Browns, who signed him to a free agent deal in the offseason, released Kendricks after news of the charges surfaced.
In six seasons with the Eagles, Kendricks played 85 games with 74 starts.
