Edwards is slated to sign a one-year deal with the Chiefs, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. After playing five games with Tampa Bay and three with Buffalo during the 2024 regular season, a span in which he recorded 12 tackles, Edwards returns to Kansas City, where spent the 2023 campaign and logged 51 tackles over the course of 17 regular-season outings. In his return to the Chiefs, Edwards -- a 2019 third-rounder -- will add depth and experience to a safety corps that will be minus Justin Reid, who signed with the Saints last month.
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Team
Kansas City Chiefs
Birthdate
5/18/1996 (28)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 205 lbs
Draft Info
2019: Rd 3; Pk (TB)
Birthplace
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Position
SAF
College
Kentucky
Experience
6 seasons
Career History
Kansas City Chiefs
2023-Present
(1 season)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2019-2023, 2024-2024
(5 seasons)
Buffalo Bills
2024-2024
(1 season)
Tennessee Titans
2024-2024
(1 season)
Edwards is slated to sign a one-year deal with the Chiefs, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. After playing five games with Tampa Bay and three with Buffalo during the 2024 regular season, a span in which he recorded 12 tackles, Edwards returns to Kansas City, where spent the 2023 campaign and logged 51 tackles over the course of 17 regular-season outings. In his return to the Chiefs, Edwards -- a 2019 third-rounder -- will add depth and experience to a safety corps that will be minus Justin Reid, who signed with the Saints last month.
Edwards finished the 2024 regular season with 11 tackles (six solo) and one defensed pass across five games. Edwards returned to the team that invested a 2019 third-round pick in him after opening the season with the Bills and then joining the Titans for a week following his release by Buffalo. Edwards then suffered a hamstring injury two games into his Buccaneers tenure, leading to a pair of absences before a Week 16 return. Edwards' best showing actually came during the wild-card loss to the Commanders, when he recorded five tackles across 57 snaps. Edwards will once again be an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins, and it remains to be seen if Tampa Bay will be interested in a reunion.
Edwards (quadriceps) is active for Sunday night's NFC wild-card game against the Commanders. Edwards was nursing a quad injury at practice this week, but he'll ultimately be able to give it a go in the first round of the postseason. The safety recorded six total tackles (four solo) over the final three games of the regular season.
Edward (quadriceps) practiced in full Friday and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC home wild-card round game against the Commanders. Edwards strung together a LP-LP-FP series of practices this week, which seemingly gives him solid odds of being cleared to suit up for Sunday's home playoff game against Washington. He's dealing with a quadriceps injury which forced him out of the Buccaneers' regular-season finale against New Orleans early, which was initially diagnosed as cramps.
Edwards (quadriceps) was listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report. Edwards exited Week 18's win over the Saints early with what was originally reported as muscle cramps but appears to still be dealing with the effects of some kind of injury. More clarity on his status for Sunday's wild-card game against the Commanders should come as the week progresses.
Edwards left Sunday's 27-19 win over the Saints early with muscle cramps, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports. Edwards was forced to exit Sunday's victory in the fourth quarter, but he appears to have avoided any sort of injury. Edwards finished his day with two solo tackles. With Tampa Bay geared up to host a wild-card game next weekend, the safety doesn't appear to be in any danger of missing that contest.
Edwards (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Edwards has missed the Buccaneers' last two games due to a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 13 against the Panthers. We logged an LP/LP/FP practice week, and he's done enough to be cleared for Sunday night's game. Edwards will reclaim his starting spot at strong safety alongside free safety Kaevon Merriweather.
Edwards (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Edwards appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest, as he upgraded from limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday to a full go Friday. However, if the veteran safety is unable to suit up in Week 16, expect Christian Izien to step in and start alongside Kaevon Merriweather.
Edwards (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Edwards has been sidelined for the Bucs' last two games due to a hamstring strain he suffered in Week 13 against the Panthers. His return to practice Wednesday indicates he is progressing in his recovery, and Edwards will have two more chances to increase his practice participation this week ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.