Mike Edwards S FA Fri 12/20/24 5:30 PM
Mike Edwards
S FA
Edwards (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Mike Edwards S FA Wed 12/18/24 7:00 PM
Mike Edwards
S FA
Edwards (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Mike Edwards S FA Fri 12/13/24 12:41 PM
Mike Edwards
S FA
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.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Mike Edwards S FA Wed 12/11/24 11:02 PM
Mike Edwards
S FA
Edwards (hamstring) was estimated as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Mike Edwards S FA Fri 12/6/24 12:40 PM
Mike Edwards
S FA
Edwards (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Mike Edwards S FA Wed 12/4/24 5:43 PM
Mike Edwards
S FA
Edwards (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Mike Edwards S FA Tue 12/3/24 5:28 PM
Mike Edwards
S FA
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.
EDGE Analysis
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, and the Bucs added depth to the position by signing Kaevon Merriweather off the Lions' practice squad Tuesday.
Mike Edwards S FA Sun 12/1/24 6:21 PM
Mike Edwards
S FA
Edwards (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's matchup with Carolina, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edwards sustained a hamstring injury in the first half and will 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 on defense in the absence of Edwards.
Mike Edwards S FA Sun 12/1/24 5:48 PM
Mike Edwards
S FA
Edwards (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Panthers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Mike Edwards S FA Thu 11/14/24 7:14 PM
Mike Edwards
S FA
The Buccaneers claimed Edwards off waivers Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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).