Kendricks addition bolsters 49ers defense amid Greenlaw uncertainly

Dre Greenlaw's devastating injury in Super Bowl LVIII left the 49ers with a free-agent need they did not anticipate targeting this offseason. Eric Kendricks, 32, is a nine-year pro who has started no fewer than 11 games every season of his NFL career. He has registered anywhere from 107 to 143 tackles annually since his rookie year. And, now, he reportedly comes to the 49ers at a time when Greenlaw is going through physical therapy after sustaining a torn left Achilles in the Super Bowl in a freak incident. The 49ers reportedly agreed to terms with Kendricks in free agency. The Los Angeles Chargers released Kendricks earlier this month due to salary-cap reasons. Kendricks played one season for coach Brandon Staley, whom the 49ers hired as a defensive assistant. The Chargers fired Staley after a 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders dropped them to 5-9 on the season. Kendricks was a team captain in his one season with the Chargers after eight years with the Minnesota Vikings. Greenlaw has teamed with Fred Warner to be a top linebacker duo in the NFL over the past two seasons. Greenlaw got off to a fast start in Super Bowl LVIII, registering three tackles in the 49ers' first 12...