Gus Edwards Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 238 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- April 13, 1995 (28)
- Experience
- 7th Season
- Drafted
- 2018 / Rd. / Pk. (BAL)
- College
- Rutgers
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Gus Edwards News
New Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards will have a big role in the offense in his first year with the team, according to The Athletic's Daniel Popper. Head coach Jim Harbaugh, general manager Joe Hortiz and offensive coordinator Greg Roman have all stated their goal of building a reliable running game to help quarterback Justin Herbert. Edwards brings the Bolts a downhill running style, physicality and proven production in Roman's scheme with the Baltimore Ravens. However, it feels like LA will add at least one more piece at RB this offseason, either in free agency or the upcoming NFL draft. The 28-year-old had 13 rushing touchdowns and 810 rushing yards on a career-high 198 attempts in 2023 in Baltimore, but he also had a career-low 4.1 yards per carry and is certainly going to regress in the TD department in his first year with the Chargers.
Veteran running back Gus Edwards is expected to join the Los Angeles Chargers on a two-year deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 28-year-old has rushed 699 times for 3,395 yards and 26 touchdowns since entering the league in 2018 with the Baltimore Ravens. Last year, he set career highs in attempts (198), rushing yards (810), and rushing touchdowns (13). He'll now be coached by another Harbaugh in Los Angeles, where Austin Ekeler is no longer on the roster as of Monday. The team could add another running back via free agency or the 2024 NFL Draft, but there's a chance Edwards will at least operate as the primary goal-line back in Justin Herbert's offense.
The Indianapolis Star's Nate Atkins suggests that the Indianapolis Colts could target Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent running back Gus Edwards on the open market this offseason as insurance to lead back Jonathan Taylor. The Colts could re-sign Zack Moss, but he's going to look for a starting role after a breakout contract year in 2023. Edwards had a career-high 13 rushing touchdowns last season and is a bruising back that would help spell Taylor in the backfield. Edwards has also averaged 4.9 yards per carry in his career and could pair well with rushing quarterback Anthony Richardson. At 29 years old, he could prefer a more specialized role in order to prolong his career. In addition to Edwards, Atkins suggests receiver Josh Reynolds and veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor as other offensive free agents the Colts could look at this offseason.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
KR | Derius Davis |
LWR | Quentin Johnston |
RWR | Joshua Palmer |
TE | Donald Parham Jr. |
LT | Rashawn Slater |
Foster Sarell | |
LG | Zion Johnson |
Jordan McFadden | |
C | Brenden Jaimes |
RG | Jamaree Salyer |
RT | Trey Pipkins III |
LS | Josh Harris |
K | Cameron Dicker |
P | JK Scott |
NT | Otito Ogbonnia |
LDE | Morgan Fox |
LOLB | Tuli Tuipulotu |
Andrew Farmer II | |
RILB | Nick Niemann |
ROLB | Khalil Mack |
LCB | Deane Leonard |
SS | Derwin James Jr. |
RCB | Asante Samuel Jr. |
NB | Ja'Sir Taylor |