
#34 S · Free Agent
Height
5'10"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
29
College
Kentucky
Draft
Undrafted
Experience
7 yrs
S Rank
#157 / 197
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | INT | PD | Tkl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 89 | 8 | 28 | 261 | |
| 2025 | ![]() | 6 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 2024 | ![]() | 8 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 2023 | ![]() | 17 | 1 | 5 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.2M
AAV
$1.2M/yr
This one-year, $1.2M deal for Mike Edwards represents a fair value proposition for a proven depth safety in today's market. Edwards earns a solid C+ CVI as a depth piece commanding minimal guaranteed money, which aligns perfectly with his role as organizational insurance rather than a core starter. At 28, he's entering what should be his most reliable years as a veteran presence who can step in when injuries inevitably hit the secondary, and his extensive playoff experience with Tampa Bay adds intangible value that doesn't always show up in traditional metrics. The one-year structure is smart risk management for both sides — Edwards gets a chance to rebuild his market value while the signing team avoids long-term commitment to a player whose ceiling is well-established. For a contender looking to shore up special teams and provide safety depth without breaking the bank, this represents exactly the type of unsexy but necessary move that championship rosters require. Edwards won't move the needle as a starter, but at this price point, he doesn't need to.
Mike Edwards earns a D- grade as a veteran safety whose career has been on a downward trajectory. His best years came in Tampa Bay, where he was a key contributor on the Super Bowl-winning defense. Since then, Edwards has bounced between teams without recapturing that form, and the production has steadily declined. Being a free agent suggests the market views him as a replacement-level safety at this point. His experience and leadership provide some value, but the on-field impact isn't what it once was.
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| 51 |
| 2022 | ![]() | 13 | 2 | 3 | 82 |
| 2021 | ![]() | 14 | 3 | 7 | 46 |
| 2020 | ![]() | 16 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 2019 | ![]() | 15 | 0 | 6 | 45 |
Updated Mar 19, 2026
Recent seasons are weighted more heavily in the overall performance grade.
D-
2025
(50% weight)
F
2024
(30% weight)
D-
2023
(20% weight)