MIKE EDWARDS NEWS

Ruled out for Week 15 Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Edwards (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Edwards' hamstring injury will force him to miss a second straight game. With Antoine Winfield (knee) also officially out for Week 15, Tampa Bay's defense will be without both its top safeties. That puts Kaevon Merriweather and Christian Izien (groin), if healthy, both in line for expanded roles Sunday against Los Angeles.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deemed DNP on Wednesday Edwards (hamstring) was estimated as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Edwards hurt his hamstring Week 13 against Carolina and missed Sunday's win over the Raiders. While Wednesday's practice was a walkthrough, it nonetheless doesn't bode well for Edwards' chance of returning Sunday versus the Chargers the he was deemed a non-participant. The Buccaneers' secondary is plagued by injuries at the moment, as Antoine Winfield (knee), Christian Izien (groin) and Tykee Smith (knee), among others, are also currently managing health issues.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 14 Edwards (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact As expected, Edwards will be sidelined for Sunday's game due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain that he suffered in the Bucs' Week 13 overtime win over the Panthers. With Edwards sidelined, Christian Izien will likely be the Bucs' starting strong safety Sunday while Kaevon Merriweather serves in a rotational role.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Wednesday's practice Edwards (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Edwards was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain following the Bucs' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers this past Sunday. He's expected to be sidelined for Week 14 against the Raiders this Sunday, so his inactivity in Wednesday's practice doesn't come as a surprise. Still, Edwards would give himself a small chance to play if he were to return to practice over the next two days.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Week 14 vs. Vegas Edwards suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain during the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers this past Sunday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Edwards was unable to return to this past Sunday's game after straining his hamstring in the first half, and he finished the contest with four tackles (two solo). The Grade 1 strain indicates Edwards avoided a serious injury, but the expectation is that he'll likely be out for at least one week. If he's unable to play against the Raiders on Sunday, Edwards' next opportunity to suit up will be Week 15 against the Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 15. Christian Izien is the top candidate to start at strong safety alongside free safety Antoine Winfield due to Edwards' injury.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for rest of Sunday Edwards (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's matchup with Carolina, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Edwards sustained a hamstring injury in the first half and he'll now be forced to take a seat for the rest of the game as a result. Christian Izien will likely continue to operate in a significant role with the defense in the absence of Edwards.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Edwards (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Edwards picked up a hamstring injury in the first half versus Carolina, putting his status for the rest of the game in question. In his absence, Christian Izien stands to step into a more significant role in Tampa Bay's secondary.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Tampa Bay The Buccaneers claimed Edwards off waivers Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Edwards will be with his third team in two weeks after being waived by the Bills and Titans on Nov. 5 and 13, respectively. This time, Edwards is headed to a familiar environment, having been selected by the Buccaneers in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft and was on the roster for Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV win in 2020. Edwards will bolster a Bucs secondary that is dealing with injuries to Zyon McCollum (hamstring) and Tykee Smith (knee).

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out in Tennessee Edwards was released by the Titans on Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 28-year-old signed with the Titans on Nov. 6 following his release from the Bills; however, he was inactive for Tennessee's loss to the Chargers in Week 10 and already been dropped. Edwards has played just seven defensive snaps and recorded one total tackle in three appearances with Buffalo this season.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Picked up by Tennessee The Titans signed Edwards on Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

Impact Edwards has already found a new home in Tennessee after parting ways with the Bills on Tuesday. The 28-year-old safety appeared in just three games while playing seven defensive snaps before his release. With the Titans' top free safety, Quandre Diggs (foot), sustaining a season-ending Lisfranc injury Sunday, Edwards could compete for a starting role with Mike Brown.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Gets released Buffalo released Edwards on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Edwards had played just seven defensive snaps over three games through Week 9, so he asked to be released ahead of Week 10, and the Bills obliged. He'll now look for another opportunity with a different team.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for Week 8 Edwards (illness) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact Edwards missed Buffalo's win over the Titans in Week 7 due to an illness, but he's now healthy and available to contribute for Sunday's road matchup against Seattle. Of course, Edwards could also be a healthy scratch Week 8, as he has been on three occasions this season.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive vs. Tennessee Edwards (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Edwards popped up on Buffalo's injury report as a DNP on Friday with an illness. The veteran safety wasn't able to shake it off over the weekend, and he will observe Sunday's game from the sidelines. Cole Bishop will be the primary backup at safety behind starters Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Past hamstring issue Edwards (hamstring) wasn't on the Bills' injury report Wednesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Cardinals.

Impact Edwards has been nursing a hamstring injury since late July, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. With Edwards back at full health, he's expected to play a rotational role in Buffalo's secondary during his first year with the Bills.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Increases practice participation Edwards (hamstring) participated in team drills during Thursday's practice session, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Impact Edwards has been dealing with a hamstring injury since late July, which kept him out of practice until Wednesday, when he participated in individual drills. He signed a one-year deal with the Bills in March after playing for the Chiefs in 2023, during which he accumulated 51 tackles (32 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five pass deflections, one interception, two fumble recoveries and one touchdown across 17 regular-season games. If he can return to full health for the Bills' regular-season opener against the Cardinals on Sept. 8, Edwards has a chance to start at free safety due to injuries to Damar Hamlin (hamstring) and Cole Bishop (shoulder).

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Edwards (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday in a limited capacity, Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic reports.

Impact Edwards, who's missed time over the past couple of months with shoulder and hamstring injuries, seems to be nearing a full return to the field after Wednesday's limited practice session. With both Damar Hamlin (hamstring) and Cole Bishop (shoulder) nursing injuries of their own, Edwards has a chance to start in Buffalo's secondary if he's back at full health by Week 1.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to individual drills Edwards (hamstring) is expected to participate in walkthroughs and individual drills at practice this week, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact Edwards hasn't practiced since late July due to a hamstring injury. The veteran safety signed with Buffalo in the offseason following four years with Tampa Bay and one season with Kansas City. If he recovers in time for Week 1 of the regular season, Edwards will likely work behind projected starters Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin (hamstring) at safety, though Hamlin is also currently dealing with a hamstring issue and may not be ready for the season-opening contest versus Arizona.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss some time Head coach Sean McDermott told reporters Monday that Edwards is viewed as week-to-week with a hamstring injury, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact It's been a rocky start to Edwards' Buffalo tenure, as the 28-year-old missed some time earlier in the summer due to a shoulder issue, and he is now dealing with a hamstring injury that could sideline him for the foreseeable future. Edwards, who played his 2023 campaign with the Chiefs, has posted 133 total tackles and eight passes defended, including three interceptions, over the last two seasons. Once the Kentucky product returns to full health, he's expected to start alongside Taylor Rapp in the Bills' secondary.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Tuesday's session Edwards sat out Tuesday's OTA session due to a shoulder issue, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact The Bills haven't indicated that Edwards' injury is anything serious, so he'll likely be back on the field by the time training camp opens in the summer. After signing a one-year deal in March, Edwards has a good chance of starting at free safety with Buffalo having thus far not made an effort to re-sign longtime secondary mainstay Micah Hyde, who is currently without a team and is a question mark to return to football due to long-time neck issues. Even if Hyde does return to the Bills, the younger and healthier Edwards may be the team's preferred starter anyway.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 8

Could suit up vs. Ravens Edwards (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Edwards sustained a concussion in the Chiefs' divisional-round win over the Bills, but he could still be trending in the right direction to play Sunday. The 27-year-old seems to have progressed throughout Kansas City's week of practice, beginning with a DNP on Wednesday and ending with a full session Friday. If Edwards is unable to go for the AFC Championship Game, Deon Bush would likely get the nod at free safety.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 8

Returns to game Edwards (knee) is back in the game Monday against the Raiders after exiting earlier in the first half, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.

Impact The starting free safety was testing his knee on the sideline before returning, per Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star. Chamarri Conner replaced Edwards but went back to the bench after the former's return. Conner has three tackles, including a tackle for a loss, in the game so far.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Kansas City Edwards signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Edwards is coming off of the best season of his career, accumulating a career-high 82 tackles (52 solo) across 13 games with the Buccaneers. The 2019 third-round pick should be in line to start at safety alongside Justin Reid, and he will look to help improve the defending Super Bowl champions' secondary.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit stops in loss Edwards totaled 10 tackles (six solo) and one pass defensed in the Buccaneers' 31-14 wild-card loss to the Cowboys on Monday night. He finished the 2022 regular season with 82 tack...

Impact Edwards checked in second in tackles on the night for the Buccaneers in his return from a one-game absence due to a hip issue, putting a strong cap on what was a productive 2022 campaign overall. The fourth-year safety set a new career high in tackles while recording multiple interceptions for the third straight season, and factoring in Monday's production, he posted four double-digit tackle tallies overall. Edwards is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year in mid-March, and it remains to be seen if he'll be deemed a priority re-signing by the Buccaneers.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE