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It may not have the bitter personal edge to it that the LOB-Jim Harbaugh 49ers rivalry had, but Sean McVay's Los Angeles Rams have become quite the thorn in the side for the Seattle Seahawks, both at the end of Pete Carroll's run and the beginning of Mike Macdonald's.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 26

Rams reunite with CB Derion Kendrick after claiming him off waivers

Derion Kendrick is heading back to Los Angeles. After the Seahawks waived the cornerback Tuesday, the Rams made a successful claim to reacquire him. Additionally, the NFC West-leading team has two players in the IR-return window.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 26

Rams steal ex-Seahawks DB off waivers

The Los Angeles Rams are set to take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 13 as the club hopes to advance its six-game win streak to seven. Leading up to the contest, it appears L.A.

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Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / November 25

Trying to make sense of why the Seahawks just cut an early-season defensive standout

The Seattle Seahawks made a surprise roster move today, releasing veteran cornerback Derion Kendrick. When the Seahawks swooped in and claimed Kendrick after he was released by the Los Angeles Rams on the final roster cutdown to 53 players, it didn't take long for him to make an impact.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 25

Seahawks Waive CB Derion Kendrick

The Seattle Seahawks have waived CB Derion Kendrick on Tuesday, per the NFl transaction wire. It’s a bit of a surprise as Kendrick had played well when pressed into action earlier this season. Kendrick, 25, was a sixth-round pick to the Rams back in 2022.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / September 23

Seahawks CB Derion Kendrick 'a different dude' than he was with Rams

After starting 18 games over two seasons, cornerback Derion Kendrick was waived by the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 26 as part of final roster cuts. The next day, he was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks — a huge gift from the Rams to their NFC West rival.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / September 23

The Rams Discarded Him — Now He Is Lighting Up The NFC West

The Los Angeles Rams are learning a painful lesson about talent evaluation. Cornerback Derion Kendrick, cut at the end of the preseason, has quickly become one of the Seattle Seahawks’ most impactful defenders — and he’s doing it against the very division the Rams are trying to control.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / August 31

Rams Lack ‘Margin For Error,’ Expected To Regret 1 Roster Move ‘Not Matter What’

The Los Angeles Rams are no strangers to bold roster decisions, but their recent choice to part ways with cornerback Derion Kendrick may be one they come to regret.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / August 27

Seahawks release CB Shaquill Griffin after claiming CB Derion Kendrick

The Seahawks claimed cornerback Derion Kendrick off waivers from the Rams on Wednesday, the team announced. They released veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin in a corresponding move.

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Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / August 27

Where Former Rams Ended Up Before 2025 Season

The Los Angeles Rams lost four players to the waiver wire on Wednesday. They are Derion Kendrick, Charles Woods, Brennan Jackson, and Willie Lampkin. Kendrick was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks where he is joined by former Rams Ernest Jones, Cooper Kupp, and 2025 fifth-round draft pick Pooh Paul Jr.

Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / August 27

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Derion Kendrick Explains Decision To Re-Sign With Rams

The Los Angeles Rams re-signed cornerback Derion Kendrick last month, which came just a few days after the team waived him ahead of holding their minicamp in Maui.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / June 25

Sean McVay ‘Really Glad’ Rams Re-Signed Derion Kendrick

The Los Angeles Rams don’t appear to have too many holes on their roster following their busy offseason. The Rams let go of Cooper Kupp, but signed Davante Adams to replace him as the de facto X receiver in head coach Sean McVay’s offense.

Los Angeles Rams News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / June 22

Los Angeles Rams Re-Sign DB Derion Kendrick After Waiving Him

The Los Angeles Rams have re-signed Derion Kendrick after waiving him. In some interesting NFL news, defensive back Derion Kendrick has re-signed with the Los Angeles Rams just a few days after the organization had waived him.

Los Angeles Rams News / LAFB Network / June 18

Los Angeles Rams Make Perplexing ‘Financial Business Deal’ Within Critical Position Group

The Los Angeles Rams made a perplexing roster move last week that left fans and analysts scratching their heads. On June 17, the team re-signed 24-year-old cornerback Derion Kendrick—just days after releasing him in a surprising salary cap maneuver.

Los Angeles Rams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 17

Rams re-sign cornerback after surprising recent release

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Los Angeles Rams News / Pro Football Rumors / June 17

Rams re-sign CB Derion Kendrick

Last week, the Rams waived Derion Kendrick. That move appeared to set the fourth-year cornerback up for a move to a new team late in free agency, but he will instead remain in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / June 17

Rams Re-Sign Cornerback Derion Kendrick

The Los Angeles Rams announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed cornerback Derion Kendrick, who was just waived last week. Kendrick was originally drafted by the Rams in the sixth round out of Georgia in 2022.

Los Angeles Rams News / Total Apex Sports / June 14

Los Angeles Rams Release Cornerback Derion Kendrick After ACL Injury: What It Means For the Team

The Los Angeles Rams have officially released Cornerback Derion Kendrick, signaling that they’re ready to move in a new direction on defense as the 2025 NFL season approaches.

Los Angeles Rams News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Rams Waive Two-Time CFP Champion

The Los Angeles Rams cleared room inside their roster Friday. But waived a two-time college football national champion. Cornerback Derion Kendrick got waived, with ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter revealing the news. Kendrick cracked the starting lineup not long ago for L.A.

Los Angeles Rams News / Rams Newswire / June 13

Rams Waive Cornerback Derion Kendrick

The Los Angeles Rams announced on Friday that they have waived cornerback Derion Kendrick. The Rams drafted Kendrick in the sixth round out of Georgia in 2022 and he played 32 games for the team in his first two seasons, starting 18 of them.

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Rams fear starting defender suffered torn ACL

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Los Angeles Rams News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / December 6, 2023

Kendrick Receives Positive Update In Gun Case

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick received some good news pertaining to his ongoing legal case. Per the L.A. Times, Kendrick, who was arrested on misdemeanor gun charges in October, was granted judicial diversion on Tuesday.