Austin Edwards Explained
Austin Edwards (born August 27, 1997) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career with the Ferris State Bulldogs, where he was a first-team All-American selection and won the Gene Upshaw Award for Best D2 Defensive Lineman of The Year of 2019. He played in the 2019 East–West Shrine Game.
Professional career
Atlanta Falcons
Edwards signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on April 27, 2020.[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5,[2] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[3] He was released on September 25,[4] and re-signed to the practice squad on September 29.[5] He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 for the team's week 7 game against the Detroit Lions, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[6] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 22, 2020,[7] and restored to the practice squad on January 6, 2021.[8] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.[9]
Kansas City Chiefs
On January 13, 2021, Edwards was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.[10] On February 9, 2021, Edwards re-signed with the Chiefs.[11] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[12] [13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022.[14] He was released on August 16, 2022.
Houston Roughnecks
On November 17, 2022, Edwards was drafted by the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.[15] The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[16]
San Antonio Brahmas
On January 5, 2024, Edwards was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[17] He signed with the team on January 31.[18] He was removed from the roster on February 26, 2024.[19]
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Notes and References
- News: McFadden, Will . Falcons agree to terms with 20 undrafted college free agents . AtlantaFalcons.com . April 27, 2020 . November 6, 2020.
- News: McFadden, Will . Falcons 2020 roster announced . AtlantaFalcons.com . September 5, 2020 . November 6, 2020.
- News: McFadden, Will . Falcons sign 14 players to practice squad . AtlantaFalcons.com . September 6, 2020 . November 6, 2020.
- News: McFadden, Will . Falcons sign Tyler Hall to practice squad . AtlantaFalcons.com . September 25, 2020 . November 6, 2020.
- News: McFadden, Will . Falcons place Darqueze Dennard on IR . AtlantaFalcons.com . September 29, 2020 . November 6, 2020.
- News: McFadden, Will . Falcons add two defenders to active roster . AtlantaFalcons.com . October 24, 2020 . November 6, 2020.
- News: Conway, Kelsey . Falcons place Austin Edwards on reserve/COVID-19 list . AtlantaFalcons.com . December 22, 2020 . February 5, 2021.
- News: Austin Edwards: Restored from COVID list . CBSSports.com . January 6, 2021 . February 5, 2021.
- News: Atlanta allows five to become free agents . FantasyGuru.com . January 11, 2021 . February 16, 2021.
- Web site: Conner. Matt. January 14, 2021. Chiefs sign former Falcons defensive lineman Austin Edwards to practice squad. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210119224815/https://arrowheadaddict.com/2021/01/14/chiefs-sign-former-falcons-austin-edwards-practice-squad/ . January 19, 2021 . January 15, 2021. Arrowhead Addict. en-US.
- Web site: Thompson. Jaylon. February 9, 2021. Kansas City Chiefs sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts. February 10, 2021. 247Sports. en-US.
- Web site: Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players . Chiefs.com. August 31, 2021.
- Web site: Chiefs sign 14 players to practice squad. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. September 2, 2021.
- Web site: Chiefs sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. February 2, 2022.
- Web site: November 18, 2022 . Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed . December 30, 2022 . ESPN.com . en.
- Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 14, 2024 . ESPN.com.
- Web site: January 6, 2024 . UFL Dispersal Draft Results for Former XFL, USFL Teams . January 7, 2024 . Sports Illustrated UFL on FanNation News, Analysis and More . en.
- News: UFL Player Transactions – Wednesday January 31, 2024 . UFLBoard.com . January 31, 2024 . February 1, 2024.
- Web site: San Antonio Brahmas Roster . 2024-02-27 . www.theufl.com . en.