Overview

• Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Wednesday that Eric Kendricks declined Baltimore’s offer to begin on the practice squad and headed home.
• The Ravens hosted the veteran this week as they manage a rash of defensive injuries, including Roquan Smith’s Grade 2 hamstring strain with no set return timeline.
• With more than half the starting defense sidelined against Kansas City, Baltimore fell to 1-3 after allowing 37 points, heightening the need for linebacker help.
• Kendricks has 142 career starts and recorded 138 tackles, three sacks, and two interceptions in 15 starts for Dallas last season.
• Pelissero noted Kendricks underwent offseason shoulder surgery but is in peak shape and remains determined to play after drawing little reported free-agent interest until this visit.