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Mike Edwards (safety)

Mike Edwards (born May 18, 1996) is an American professional football safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky,[1] and was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He won Super Bowl LV with Tampa Bay in 2020 and Super Bowl LVIII with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023.

Mike Edwards
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Edwards with Kentucky in 2018
No. 21 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1996-05-18) May 18, 1996 (age 28)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Winton Woods
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
College:Kentucky (2014–2018)
NFL draft:2019 / round: 3 / pick: 99
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2024
Total tackles:236
Sacks:3.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:5
Pass deflections:26
Interceptions:8
Defensive touchdowns:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 10+1⁄2 in
(1.79 m) 		205 lb
(93 kg) 		30+7⁄8 in
(0.78 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.50 s 1.58 s 2.59 s 37.0 in
(0.94 m)		 9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[2]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (first stint)

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Edwards was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of 2019 NFL draft with the 99th overall pick.[3]

In Week 3 of the 2020 season against the Denver Broncos, Edwards recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Brett Rypien late in the fourth quarter to secure a 28–10 Buccaneers win.[4] In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the New Orleans Saints, Edwards intercepted a pass thrown by Drew Brees during the 30–20 win.[5] Edwards earned his first Super Bowl ring when the Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.[6]

In Week 2 of the 2021 season against the Atlanta Falcons, Edwards recorded four tackles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions returned for touchdowns from Matt Ryan in a 48–25 win.[7] As a result of his performance in Week 2, Edwards was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.[8] On December 2, 2021, Edwards was suspended for three games by the NFL for violating the league's COVID-19 protocols after he misrepresented his vaccination status.[9]

Kansas City Chiefs

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Edwards signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs on March 20, 2023.[10] In Edwards lone season with the Chiefs, he recorded 51 tackles, one sack, two fumble recoveries, one interception, and five passes defended. In the Wild Card victory over the Miami Dolphins, Edwards recorded an interception. In the Divisional round against the Buffalo Bills, Edwards left the game with a concussion. Edwards returned for the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens where the Chiefs won and advanced to Super Bowl LVIII. In the Super Bowl, Edwards recorded 7 tackles and 1 pass defended in the Chiefs 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.[11]

Buffalo Bills

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On March 20, 2024, Edwards signed a one–year contract with the Buffalo Bills.[12] On November 5, 2024, Edwards was released after only playing three games.[13]

Tennessee Titans

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On November 6, 2024, Edwards signed with the Tennessee Titans, but was released a week later.[14][15]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

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On November 14, 2024, Edwards was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Walker, Alex (April 8, 2019). "Mike Edwards still feels he has to prove his worth to the NFL". WKTY. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Mike Edwards College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  3. ^ Vitali, Carmen (April 26, 2019). "Buccaneers Select Mike Edwards in Third Round of the 2019 NFL Draft". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos - September 27th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  5. ^ "Divisional Round - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints - January 17th, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  6. ^ Patra, Kevin (February 7, 2021). "What we learned from Buccaneers win over Chiefs in Super Bowl LV". NFL.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  7. ^ Simmons, Myles (September 19, 2021). "Tom Brady throws five TDs, Mike Edwards scores two pick-sixes in 48-25 victory". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  8. ^ Arcia, Gil (September 22, 2021). "Safety Mike Edwards named NFC Defensive Player of the Week". bucsnation.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  9. ^ Gordon, Grant (December 2, 2021). "Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown, S Mike Edwards, along with FA John Franklin, suspended for COVID-19 violations". NFL.com. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  10. ^ McMullen, Matt (March 20, 2023). "Five Things to Know About New Chiefs Safety Mike Edwards". Chiefs.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  11. ^ "Super Bowl LVIII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 11th, 2024". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  12. ^ Glab, Maddy (March 20, 2024). "Bills sign safety Mike Edwards to one-year deal". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  13. ^ White, Alec (November 5, 2024). "Bills release S Mike Edwards". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  14. ^ Wyatt, Jim (November 6, 2024). "Titans Agree to Terms With Safety Mike Edwards, Place Safety Quandre Diggs, Center Lloyd Cushenberry on Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com.
  15. ^ Wyatt, Jim (November 13, 2024). "Titans Release Safety Mike Edwards". TennesseeTitans.com.
  16. ^ Smith, Scott. "Mike Edwards Returns to Bucs on Waiver Claim". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
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