David

Edwards

Edwards’ injury was not immediately apparent and he was able to walk off-field under his own power, though he was visibly wincing in pain as he went. Hopefully, Edwards is able to return for the fourth quarter as the Bills attempt to hold their three-point lead.

Morse joined the Bills as a free agent in 2019. He started 77 games, all at center, in five seasons with the team. His release saves $8.5 million in cap space for the Bills. Pro Football Focus graded Morse as their No. 20 center in 2023. Though his best days may be behind him, Morse should have a market as a starting-caliber center. He is one of many veterans the Bills were forced to cut for cap purposes ahead of free agency. In his absence, Connor McGovern is expected to start at center. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, backup guard David Edwards is in line to start in 2024.

Per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov, Edwards can more than $6 million through incentives. The Bills signed Edwards to a one-year deal last offseason and deployed him primarily as a sixth lineman. The fact that his deal includes incentives suggests he may get some more run in 2024. Even if he remains a backup for the upcoming seasons, Edwards is a solid depth option whom the Bills needed to keep after trading fellow backup lineman Ryan Bates to the Bears.

Drafted by the Rams on Day Three of the 2019 NFL Draft, Edwards made 45 starts while on his rookie contract. Most of his time was spent at left guard, though he does have a few starts at right guard to his name as well. He worked under Bills offensive line coach Aaron Kromer for two seasons while Kromer was in LA. Edwards could push for a starting job at either guard spot this summer.

Edwards started 45 games for the Rams over the previous four seasons after being selected with the 169th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He performed at a high level for the Rams during his first three professional seasons before seeing 2022 derailed by injury, and would likely challenge for a starting guard or tackle position if signed.

Edwards (6'6/308) was a high school quarterback who made himself an integral part of the Badgers’ offensive line. A third-team All American in 2017, Edwards’ 2018 was hampered then ended prematurely by a shoulder issue. An ordinary athlete who is not lauded for his technique, Edwards is a project coming from a school that usually pumps out finished products along the offensive line.

Edwards (6'6/308) was a high school quarterback who made himself an integral part of the Badgers’ offensive line. A third-team All American in 2017, Edwards’ 2018 was hampered then ended prematurely by a shoulder issue. An ordinary athlete who is not lauded for his technique, Edwards is a project coming from a school that usually pumps out finished products along the offensive line.

Edwards (6'6/308) is an interesting prospect who transitioned from quarterback to tight end and then from tight end to tackle. He was expected to perform well at the NFL Scouting Combine but ended up producing just a 12th percentile athletic SPARQ composite score. Zierlein believes “it’s tough to project him behind average back up to low-end starter at this point.” Edwards draft stock looks to have taken a tumble and he may not be selected until Day 3.

Edwards hasn’t been talked about much as of late -- to be fair, none of these tackles in the class are -- but that certainly could change after the combine. Crabbs compares the 6-foot-7, 315-pounder to UCLA’s Kolton Miller situation; going from fringe first-round prospect to top 20 pick after dominating in the workouts. As he also notes, Edwards is a former tight end, and it wouldn’t -- and shouldn’t -- shock anyone if he’s a workout warrior. We’re excited to see what he can do.

Edwards made the announcement on his Twitter page, thanking Wisconsin teammates, coaches and fans. He’s considered among the best right tackles in the sport, as the 6-foot-7, 315-pound mauler has helped Wisconsin and Jonathan Taylor run for 2,000 yards the last two years. He’s had some injury issues, but in a fairly weak offensive line class and with his productivity, he should be among the first tackles to come off the board.