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 |
Panthers sign DT Johnson
The Panthers signed former Colts DT Ed Johnson on Wednesday.
Panthers RB Williams undergoes surgery
Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams apparently underwent a surgical procedure on Monday.
Peppers turned off by Panthers
DE Julius Peppers said he's unhappy with the way the Panthers have handled his contract situation and signing a long-term deal with the team is no longer what he wants most.
DE depth likely to be major need for Panthers
With both starting defensive ends from 2009 set to test the free-agent waters, the Panthers could be going with a much younger look at the position next season.
Panthers not expected to make changes at tight end
The Panthers are not expected to drastically change their offensive philosophy and go hunting for a pass-catching tight end this offseason, we hear.
Panthers name Tolbert WRs coach
The Panthers announced they have hired Tyke Tolbert to become their wide receivers coach Thursday.
Panthers RB Stewart to undergo surgery
Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart announced on his Twitter account that he will undergo surgery on his left foot Wednesday.
Panthers' longtime WR coach Williamson retires
Longtime Panthers assistant coach Richard Williamson has retired, the team announced Monday.
Adding receivers will be one of Panthers’ top offseason tasks
The Panthers have been looking for a playmaking receiver to complement Steve Smith for years, and that search will resume in 2010.
Panthers fire special-teams coach
The Panthers announced Thursday that special-teams coach Danny Crossman will not be retained for the 2010 season.
Panthers expected to give Peppers chance to leave
We hear the Panthers don't want DE Julius Peppers to get away, but sources in Charlotte don't expect that he and the team will agree to a long-term extension before he becomes an unrestricted free agent in March.
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.
