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He previously had been suspended indefinitely
under the league's personal conduct policy.
Kendricks will be credited for three games he already missed,
meaning he will be eligible to play again on Dec. 10 when the
Seahawks meet the Minnesota Vikings on "Monday Night Football."
The suspension begins immediately and Kendricks can return to
the team on Nov. 12 for meetings and practices. He may appeal
but has not indicated if he will do so. As it stands, he will be
back for the playoff run for the Seahawks (4-3).
In August, federal authorities charged Kendricks with the crime,
alleging Kendricks had made $1.2 million illegally through tips
from an acquaintance. After the news of his involvement broke,
he was released by the Cleveland Browns, whom he signed with in
the offseason.
The Seahawks signed Kendricks last month to a one-year contract
worth almost $750,000, and he played in three games before the
suspension was handed down Oct. 7. On the season, he has 15
tackles and two sacks.
Kendricks entered a guilty plea to the charges on Sept. 6 and is
scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 24. Under federal guidelines,
he could be sentenced to between 30 and 37 months in prison,
according to ABC News.
Kendricks has repaid the money he made through the insider
trading and apologized, saying, "I wholeheartedly regret my
actions."
--Field Level Media
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