Kendricks (undisclosed) is not participating at Friday's practice, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks is sitting out for the second straight day after leaving Wednesday's practice early with the undisclosed issue. The 31-year-old is looking to secure a spot in New England's tight end rotation with the retirement of Rob Gronkowski, while Benjamin Watson will begin the season with a four-game suspension.

Kendricks (undisclosed) was held out of Thursday's practice after leaving Wednesday's session early, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks is looking to secure a roster spot as a reserve tight end after joining the Patriots on a one-year deal. It's unclear exactly what's afflicting the 31-year-old, but once he's back on the field, Kendricks has an opportunity to claim a spot in the team's TE rotation (along with fellow newcomer Matt LaCosse), given that Rob Gronkowski has retired and Benjamin Watson is set to serve a four-game suspension to begin the coming season.

The Patriots and Kendricks came to terms Wednesday on a one-year deal, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old only logged 19 catches for 170 yards and a score in 16 games with the Packers last season, so this isn't a splashy addition for the Patriots. Still, with Rob Gronkowski having retired and Benjamin Watson set to serve a four-game suspension to begin the coming season, the addition of Kendricks fortifies the team's depth at tight end. With a strong training camp and preseason, Kendricks could make a case for key early season snaps, a scenario that also applies to fellow free-agent addition Matt LaCosse.

Kendricks did not catch a pass in the Packers' Week 17 loss to the Lions and finished the season with 19 receptions for 170 yards and a touchdown over 16 games.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks worked as the Packers' backup tight end in 2018 and finished second among players at his position in all of snaps, receptions, and yards. His two-year contract with the team expires this offseason, and it remains to be seen if he will be back with the Packers for the 2019 season. Whether Kendricks ends up back in Green Bay or elsewhere, expect the soon-to-be-31-year-old to slot in as a reserve.

Kendricks caught both of his targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 44-38 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Though the production itself has been modest, Kendricks has now had two of his three best performances of the season from a yardage standpoint in the past two weeks. His 20-yard catch-and-run Sunday opened the second half for Green Bay and set up a field goal in route to a big Packers comeback. It's hard to get too excited about a handful of catches for a backup tight end, but Kendricks does have a decent matchup to end the season against a Lions defense that has been middle-of-the-pack against the pass this season, but surrendered Kendricks' lone touchdown of the season in Week 5.

Kendricks caught four passes for 27 yards in Sunday's loss to the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks played a season-low nine snaps Sunday, but he was targeted frequently when on the field, notching a season-high four receptions. Kendricks could conceivably see a boost in activity before the season ends if the Packers -- eliminated from playoff contention -- decide to further limit or shut down top tight end Jimmy Graham (thumb), but even then, his fantasy value would only be minimal: Kendricks is averaging just 8.5 yards per reception and has scored only once this season.

Kendricks played 17 snaps on offense in Sunday's victory over the Falcons and was not targeted.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks played the second-most snaps among Packers tight ends like he usually has this season, but that did not result in any impact in the box score for the second week in a row. Top tight end Jimmy Graham is playing through a broken thumb, but that has not resulted in any boost in production for Kendricks.

Kendricks played 12 snaps and was not targeted in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks' snap count decreased for the third week in a row, and the 12 plays were his fewest in a game since Week 3. Changes could be coming in the Packers' offense with Mike McCarthy no longer in town, but given Kendricks' declining snap count and overall output, it's unlikely his fantasy value will change noticeably.

Kendricks caught two passes for 14 yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks had a chance to be more involved Sunday with fellow tight end Jimmy Graham slowed by a broken thumb, but he actually played a smaller percentage of snaps than he did the week before, and had another quiet day on the score sheet. Those who may have taken a chance on Kendricks for Week 12 will almost certainly want to look elsewhere in Week 13, particularly with the Packers facing a Cardinals defense that has been stingy against tight ends all season.

Kendricks caught two passes for 12 yards in Thursday's loss to the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Kendricks provided his typical modest production in Week 11 despite playing over 50 percent of the snaps for the second week in a row. Fellow tight end Jimmy Graham injured his thumb Thursday, and if he misses time, Kendricks -- who has operated as the No. 2 tight end all season -- would be in line for even more snaps. Kendricks is not the receiver Graham is, though, so if Graham is indeed sidelined next week and beyond, fantasy players should not expect Kendricks to simply assume Graham's role in the offense.