Carolina Panthers
Dwan Edwards - #92 - DT
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/16/1981 |
| Birthplace | Billings, MT |
| College | Oregon State |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2004, 2nd round, 19th pick by Ravens |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | 1 | 0 |
Cowboys sign LB Connor
The Cowboys' busy offseason continues, as they have signed former Panthers unrestricted free-agent LB Dan Connor.
Panthers cut P Baker
The Panthers have released P Jason Baker in an effort to create more salary cap space and improve the position.
Panthers re-sign OG Hangartner, release Wharton
The Panthers have agreed to a three-year contract with OG Geoff Hangartner and released OG Travelle Wharton.
Panthers sign PK Medlock
The Panthers signed PK Justin Medlock on Wednesday and waived PK Adi Kunalic.
Tough time to be a Saints fan
The Saints' season ended with a feeling of woulda, shoulda, coulda. This next one is likely to begin with a sense of serious regret over the past.
Panthers' Rivera will be more hands-on with defense
Last season was a rough one for the Panthers' defense, which ranked 28th in yards allowed and 27th in points allowed.
First-round draft order set as Dolphins, Chiefs win coin flips
Two coin flips this morning at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis determined the official order of the first round of the 2012 NFL draft.
Panthers sign DE-OLB Tucker
The Panthers signed DE-OLB Jyles Tucker to a one-year deal, Tucker's agent David Canter announced on Twitter.
Panthers re-sign two players
The Panthers announced on Wednesday that they have re-signed LS J.J. Jansen and LB Jason Phillips.
Chudzinski, Panthers able to move forward together
The filling of the last remaining NFL head-coaching vacancy Thursday was welcomed news for the Panthers.
Newton, Peppers added to NFC Pro Bowl roster
Panthers QB Cam Newton and Bears DE Julius Peppers were named to the NFC Pro Bowl roster Monday.
Panthers' fantasy questions for the offseason
Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have a number of questions about the Panthers.
Panthers' Smith gave Newton advice for offseason
Panthers WR Steve Smith likes Cam Newton's attitude and work ethic, but he won't speculate on how much Newton will improve next season.
Newton chosen as Rookie of the Year
QB Cam Newton shattered even the highest expectations in his first season, and he capped it off with the PFW/PFWA award as the league's top rookie.
Panthers hire Wilks as secondary coach
The Panthers hired away Chargers DB coach Steve Wilks to be the team's new secondary coach/passing-defense coordinator on Monday.
PLAYER NEWS
The Panthers have announced they've re-signed Edwards.|||||||
Edwards started 14 games and posted a career-high six sacks last season with Carolina, third-most among NFL defensive tackles. He also had 52 tackles. The 31-year-old Edwards is expected to be a starter this season.
The Panthers have announced they've made a move at defensive tackle, signing free agent Dwan Edwards and waiving last year's third-round draft pick Terrell McClain. Terms of Edwards' deal were not immediately available.|||||||
Edwards played the last two seasons with the Buffalo Bills after spending six years with the Baltimore Ravens. The 6-foot-3, 301-pound Edwards has played in 85 games with 45 starts during his NFL career.
A person familiar with the move says the Buffalo Bills have released Edwards. The person confirmed Edwards' release on Friday, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn't made an announcement. Edwards is an eight-year NFL veteran, and preparing to enter his third season with Buffalo.|||||||
Edwards was a two-year starter as a defensive end with the Bills, but was preparing to play a backup role at tackle position after the team switched to a 4-3 lineup this season. He had two years left on the $18 million contract, and scheduled to make a $4.1 million base salary this season.
Edwards is done for the season after being placed on injured reserve Thursday because of a hamstring injury.|||||||
Edwards signed with the Bills this past offseason as a free agent, and had started all 11 games. He was injured in Sunday's overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Edwards has signed a four-year contract with the Buffalo Bills.|||||||
A person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Wednesday morning that the contract potentially is worth $18 million. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been announced by the Bills. Edwards is a six-year NFL veteran, who played his entire career with Baltimore. He missed the entire 2008 season with a neck injury, but bounced back last year, with 56 tackles and two sacks in 18 games, including playoffs.
