Mike Edwards

Edwards signed a one-year deal with the Chiefs this offseason after spending the first four years of his career in Tampa Bay. The veteran had a strong season in 2022, recording a career-high 82 tackles, a sack, three pass deflections and two interceptions over 13 games. Edwards figures to be a key depth piece at safety for the 2023 campaign.

A third-round pick out of Kentucky, Edwards brings versatility to the Buccaneers secondary. The rookie is capable of playing either corner or safety, and his impressive college resume speaks to his all-around skill set. Edwards finished his four-year Wildcats career with 317 tackles (190 solo and 21 for loss), 10 interceptions (including two pick-sixes), 23 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Edwards clearly has the potential to compile impressive IDP numbers in a full-time role, but that opportunity isn't likely to be within reach to open his first season unless projected starting strong safety Justin Evans remains hampered by the toe injury that shortened his 2018 campaign.