Mike Edwards (born May 18, 1996) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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, and was selected by the Buccaneers in the third round of the

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. He won Super Bowl LV with Tampa Bay in 2020 and

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with the

in 2023.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (first stint)

Edwards was selected by the

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in the third round of

with the 99th overall pick. In Week 3 of the 2020 season against the

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, Edwards recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by

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late in the fourth quarter to secure a 28–10 Buccaneers win. In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the

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, Edwards intercepted a pass thrown by

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during the 30–20 win. Edwards earned his first Super Bowl ring when the Buccaneers defeated the

in Super Bowl LV. In Week 2 of the 2021 season against the

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, Edwards recorded four tackles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions returned for touchdowns from Matt Ryan in a 48–25 win. As a result of his performance in Week 2, Edwards was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week. On December 2, 2021, Edwards was suspended for three games by the NFL for violating the league's

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protocols after he misrepresented his vaccination status.

Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)

Edwards signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs on March 20, 2023. 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

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, Edwards recorded an interception. In the Divisional round against the

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, Edwards left the game with a concussion. Edwards returned for the AFC Championship Game against the

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where the Chiefs won and advanced to

. In the Super Bowl, Edwards recorded 7 tackles and 1 pass defended in the Chiefs 25-22 victory over the

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Buffalo Bills

On March 20, 2024, Edwards signed a one–year contract with the

. On November 5, 2024, Edwards was released after only playing three games.

Tennessee Titans

On November 6, 2024, Edwards signed with the

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, but was released a week later.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

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

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

On April 3, 2025, Edwards signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year contract.

References

External links

Kansas City Chiefs bioKentucky Wildcats bio
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