The Buffalo Bills and veteran safety Mike Edwards could soon be destined for a split with the 2024 NFL trade deadline looming.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Edwards wants to be traded and the team has made him available.
“Veteran Buffalo safety Mike Edwards is available and would like to go somewhere he can play (he has been a steady inactive).”
The 28-year-old was signed earlier this offseason by the Bills to be a veteran presence in the team’s secondary as a past Super Bowl winner. Prior to his addition, holes were left vacant by Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde on Buffalo’s defense.
Over the summer, Edwards ended up rarely practicing due to various injuries. He was once viewed as a projected starter and even general manager Brandon Beane said as much.
However, after missing time during both spring practices and training camp, the Bills decided to eventually roll with Damar Hamlin and Taylor Rapp at the safety position.
That left Edwards as a healthy scratch on most games days so far, as noted in the report.
The upcoming trade deadline is slated for Nov. 5.
Bills Wire will provide updates as information is made available.