The Chargers have released linebacker Eric Kendricks, the team announced on Tuesday.
Signed last offseason to a two-year deal, Kendricks started 14 games, totaling 117 tackles with seven tackles for loss, six passes defensed, and 3.5 sacks.
Los Angeles saves $6.5 million against the cap by releasing Kendricks. He was slated to make $5 million in base salary in 2024.
Kendricks, a former second-round pick out of UCLA, began his career with the Vikings, where he played for eight seasons.
The other starting linebacker, Kenneth Murray, is slated to be a free agent next week.