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Seahawks | Ray Edwards could sign Wed Dec 26, 07:41 AM
Free-agent DE Ray Edwards (Falcons) could sign with the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, Dec. 26, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The Seahawks worked out Edwards Monday, Dec. 24.
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49ers | Ray Edwards works out Tue Dec 4, 10:11 PM
Free-agent DE Ray Edwards (Falcons) worked out for the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Dec. 3.
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Falcons | Ray Edwards cut for bad attitude Tue Nov 20, 04:22 PM
The Atlanta Falcons released DE Ray Edwards early last week because the lineman refused to join a team meeting after the team's Week 10 loss. Edwards sat alone at his locker and ignored head coach Mike Smith's request to join the rest of the team.
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Falcons | Ray Edwards cut Mon Nov 12, 09:35 PM
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff confirmed Monday, Nov. 12, that the team has cut DL Ray Edwards.
| Footballguys view: Edwards has battled knee problems during his year and a half with the Falcons. He started four of nine games this year but failed to record a sack. Edwards will be available initially on the waiver wire. If no team claims his prorated $3MM base salary, he'll become a free agent. |
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Falcons | Ray Edwards underwent surgery Sun Feb 26, 02:49 PM
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said DE Ray Edwards (knee) underwent knee surgery this offseason.
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Falcons | Two questionable for Week 17 Fri Dec 30, 07:49 PM
Atlanta Falcons DL Ray Edwards (knee) and CB Brent Grimes (knee) are listed as questionable for Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Edwards was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 30, while Grimes did not participate in the session.
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Falcons | Three do not practice Thu Dec 29, 07:25 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Kerry Meier (groin), DE Ray Edwards (knee) and LB Stephen Nicholas (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
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Falcons | Three miss practice Wed Dec 28, 05:31 PM
Atlanta Falcons DL Ray Edwards (knee), WR Kerry Meier (groin) and LB Stephen Nicholas (toe) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
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Falcons | Six players probable for Week 15 Wed Dec 14, 04:43 PM
Atlanta Falcons WR Harry Douglas (groin), C Todd McClure (undisclosed), DEs John Abraham (undisclosed) and Ray Edwards (neck), CB Chris Owens (hand) and PK Matt Bryant (illness) are listed as probable for Week 15. Douglas was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 14, while the other five fully participated in practice.
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Falcons | Three practice Tue Dec 13, 04:34 PM
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (illness), DL Ray Edwards (neck) and CB Chris Owens (hand) practiced in full Tuesday, Dec. 13.
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Falcons | Seven players probable Fri Dec 9, 04:50 PM
Atlanta Falcons Cs Joe Hawley (ankle) and Todd McClure (undisclosed), OT Sam Baker (back), DEs John Abraham (undisclosed) and Ray Edwards (shoulder), DT Vance Walker (groin) and CB Chris Owens (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 9. They are listed as probable for Week 14 and are expected to play.
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Falcons | Five practice Thu Dec 8, 04:36 PM
Atlanta Falcons DL John Abraham (undisclosed), DL Ray Edwards (shoulder), C Joe Hawley (ankle), C Todd McClure (undisclosed) and DL Vance Walker (groin) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 8.
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Falcons | Four listed as limited participants Wed Dec 7, 07:56 PM
Atlanta Falcons OT Sam Baker (back), WR Harry Douglas (groin), DL Ray Edwards (shoulder) and C Joe Hawley (ankle) were each listed as limited participants in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7.
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Vikings | Phil Loadholt to try and limit Ray Edwards Thu Nov 24, 12:38 AM
Minnesota Vikings OT Phil Loadholt will have the primary responsibility of holding a former teammate, DL Ray Edwards, at bay in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons. Edwards spend his first five seasons with the Vikings before leaving to sign a five-year deal with the Falcons during the offseason. 'We practiced against each other every day for the past two years,' Loadholt said Wednesday, Nov. 23. 'So, I think it's definitely an advantage to the point where I've seen him day in and day out my first couple years in this league.'
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Falcons | Eight players probable Fri Nov 18, 04:38 PM
Atlanta Falcons RBs Antone Smith (knee) and Jason Snelling (hamsring), WR Harry Douglas (thigh), C Todd McClure (undisclosed), DEs John Abraham (undisclosed) and Ray Edwards (knee), LB Curtis Lofton (ankle) and CB Brent Grimes (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 18. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and are expected to play.
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Falcons | Five practice Thu Nov 17, 04:45 PM
Atlanta Falcons DL John Abraham (undisclosed), WR Harry Douglas (thigh), DL Ray Edwards (knee), C Todd McClure (undisclosed) and RB Antone Smith (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 17.
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Falcons | Six limited Wed Nov 16, 05:22 PM
Atlanta Falcons OT Sam Baker (back), WR Harry Douglas (thigh), DL Ray Edwards (knee), CB Brent Grimes (knee), RB Antone Smith (knee) and RB Jason Snelling (hamstring) were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 16.
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Falcons | Six players probable for Week 10 Fri Nov 11, 04:26 PM
Atlanta Falcons C Todd McClure (knee), DE Ray Edwards (knee), DT Corey Peters (knee), LB Curtis Lofton (groin) and CBs Brent Grimes (knee) and Dunta Robinson (thigh) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 11. They are listed as probable for Week 10 and are expected to play.
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Falcons | Three limited Thu Nov 10, 04:57 PM
Atlanta Falcons DL Ray Edwards (knee), CB Brent Grimes (knee) and DL Corey Peters (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 10.
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Falcons | Five miss practice Wed Nov 9, 04:35 PM
Atlanta Falcons DL John Abraham (undisclosed), OT Sam Baker (back), DL Ray Edwards (knee), C Todd McClure (undisclosed) and S William Moore (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 9.
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Falcons | Five players probable for Week 3 Fri Sep 23, 04:26 PM
Atlanta Falcons C Todd McClure (knee), DEs John Abraham (thigh) and Ray Edwards (foot), DT Corey Peters (back) and FS Shann Schillinger (neck) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 23. They are listed as probable for Week 3 and are expected to play.
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Falcons | Three limited Thu Sep 22, 06:19 PM
Atlanta Falcons DL John Abraham (thigh), DL Ray Edwards (foot) and C Todd McClure (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 22.
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Falcons | Two limited during practice Wed Sep 21, 05:26 PM
Atlanta Falcons C Todd McClure (knee) and DE Ray Edwards (foot) were limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 21.
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Falcons | Ray Edwards has quiet debut Sat Aug 27, 11:41 PM
Atlanta Falcons DL Ray Edwards (knee) made his preseason debut Saturday, Aug. 27, against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He did not record a sack, but his presence might have led to two sacks for others.
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Falcons | Ray Edwards will not be limited Saturday Thu Aug 25, 01:49 PM
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said the team will monitor DE Ray Edwards (knee) during the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25, but he will not be on a snap count and is expected to play as long as the other starters.
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Falcons | Ray Edwards will play Saturday Wed Aug 24, 02:09 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE Ray Edwards (knee) will play in the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 27.
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Falcons | Ray Edwards may suit up for third preseason game Sat Aug 20, 04:51 PM
Atlanta Falcons DE Ray Edwards (knee) may be able to play in the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 20, after sitting out the first two preseason games.
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Falcons | Two defensive starters missing Sat Aug 20, 02:37 AM
Atlanta Falcons DL Ray Edwards (knee) amd CB Dunta Robinson (hamstring) were each sidelined for the preseason game Friday, Aug. 19, against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Falcons | Ray Edwards to sit out preseason game Wed Aug 10, 11:55 AM
Atlanta Falcons DE Ray Edwards (knee) will not play in the first preseason game because he underwent knee surgery during the offseason.
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Falcons | Ray Edwards contract update Fri Jul 29, 02:03 PM
Updating a previous report, the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with DE Ray Edwards on a five-year deal worth $30 million with $11 million in guaranteed money.
| Footballguys view: That's very cheap for a 26-year old starter at a crucial position. The NFC South divisional games will be something to behold this year. |
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Falcons | Ray Edwards agrees to terms Fri Jul 29, 01:07 PM
The Atlanta Falcons have to terms with free-agent DE Ray Edwards (Vikings) on a five-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Ray Edwards willing to listen to offers Mon Jul 25, 06:09 PM
Unrestricted free-agent DE Ray Edwards (Vikings) said he would be willing to listen to offers from the Minnesota Vikings about a possible return. He said it is up to them, but he noted they did not show interest in retaining him previously. Edwards said he is looking for a team that is looking to win and is interested in his services. He has 16 1/2 sacks during the past two seasons combined, and is expected to be one of the top defensive players available on the free-agent market.
| Footballguys view: Edwards is almost certainly going to get a better offer from someone else, possibly Atlanta. |
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Eagles | Landing spot for Ray Edwards? Mon Jul 25, 10:25 AM
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards is expected to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles are going to be big time players in the free agency market. Edwards is one of the best DEs available and should get a very lucrative big money deal. Teams like Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Denver, and Carolina will push for him hard. |
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Falcons | Will not pursue Ray Edwards Mon Jul 25, 10:20 AM
The Atlanta Falcons reportedly have had a change of heart regarding Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards. The Falcons are going to focus on retaining their 11 free agents.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons have to keep several key pieces around and may not have the money to compete for Edwards services. Atlanta has three starting Offensive Linemen who are on the open market and they need to get them wrapped up if they want to make a Super Bowl run this year. |
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Vikings | Brian Robison wants to start Thu Jun 30, 10:20 AM
After backing up Minnesota Vikings DL Ray Edwards the past three seasons, DL Brian Robison wants to start - and he knows that probably means Edwards has to go. Edwards is looking to be paid more than the $14.1 million Robison received. 'He deserves that payday, and at the same time, I feel like I deserve the right to start,' Robison said. 'I feel like I've fought every year for that right to start and haven't really got the shot that I deserve yet, and hopefully, now I'll get that shot and he'll go get his payday and we'll all be happy.'
| Footballguys view: Robison is scheduled to make more money than Edwards this year and should get his chance to start. Edwards should move on in free agency with teams like the Broncos and Falcons showing interest. |
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Vikings | Unlikely to get into bidding war for Ray Edwards Wed Jun 29, 10:27 AM
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards has not ruled out re-signing but the Vikings likely would not get into a bidding war if other teams show interest in Edwards.
| Footballguys view: It looks like Edwards will be moving on in free agency. Teams like the Falcons and the Broncos should be seriously interested. The Vikings are ready to move forward with Brian Robison as a starter opposite Jared Allen. |
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Falcons | May pursue Ray Edwards Wed Jun 22, 12:33 PM
The Atlanta Falcons may pursue Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards if he is declared an unrestricted free agent once the lockout is over.
| Footballguys view: Edwards should have plenty of interest around the league once free agency opens up. The Falcons and Broncos could be among the most interested in the veteran Defensive End. |
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Ravens | Unlikely to show interest in Ray Edwards Sat Jun 18, 03:18 PM
The Baltimore Ravens likely will not show interest in Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards once free agency begins because he has played in a 4-3 defensive alignment and the Ravens switch between a 4-3 defense and 3-4 defense during games.
| Footballguys view: Edwards is not happy in Minnesota because his backup Brian Robison makes more money than he does. There's a chance he could be traded once the lockout is over to a team like the Broncos. |
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Vikings | Jared Allen unsure if Ray Edwards will return Sat May 28, 04:58 PM
Minnesota Vikings DE Jared Allen said he believes that impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards deserves a new contract but is not sure if the Vikings will be willing to give Edwards what he will be looking for. 'Is Ray deserving of a big contract? I think he's deserving of a contract,' Allen said. 'So management will do what they feel is best for the team and Ray will do what he feels is best for himself in his career. And then you go from there. That's just the business side of things. You got one shot to make as much money as you can to retire off of. You can't blame the guy for trying to get everything he's worth, especially if there's guys who are making more money for him.'
| Footballguys view: Edwards is not happy with his lack of long-term contract and pay scale as his backup is scheduled to make more money than he does this year. We could see another long holdout from Edwards, and there is a chance the team will be approached to trade the talented Defensive End by a team like the Broncos. |
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Vikings | Ray Edwards could focus on boxing Fri May 20, 10:46 AM
If the Minnesota Vikings try to hold onto restricted free-agent DL Ray Edwards with a tender, he could focus on a prospective boxing career. 'I've openly said I won't play for the Vikings, because of the simple fact of my backup (DL Brian Robison) is getting paid 70 more percent than I am - there's no way I can do that to myself. I'd rather do what I love doing. I love doing football as well. But if there's nobody that's going to trade for me, I will be definitely focusing on boxing.'
| Footballguys view: Edwards is not happy with his lack of long-term contract and pay scale as his backup is scheduled to make more money than he does this year. We could see another long holdout from Edwards, and there is a chance the team will be approached to trade the talented Defensive End. |
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Browns | Could show interest in Ray Edwards Sun May 15, 05:59 PM
The Cleveland Browns may show interest in Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards once the free agency period begins.
| Footballguys view: Edwards is not happy with the Vikings and wants a long-term big money contract. Some are concerned that when he gets a new contract he might not play as hard as he did before. |
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Vikings | Ray Edwards not interested in signing RFA tender Thu May 5, 12:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent Ray Edwards said he is not interested in playing under the first-round tender he received if he is categorized as a restricted free agent once the lockout ends. Edwards said he does not want to play for less than what backup DE Brian Robison will be paid. Robison recently got a new three-year, $14.1 million contract.
| Footballguys view: Edwards is unhappy with his situation and could be on his way out of Minnesota. There's a remote chance the team could trade him away in a package deal to get a veteran quarterback. |
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Vikings | Ray Edwards unlikely to return Fri Apr 15, 10:35 PM
Minnesota Vikings DL Ray Edwards is considered a 'long shot' to return in 2011, according to Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. General manager Rick Spielman said in a radio interview that the team would like that back, but that is not believed to be the case by the team's beat writers.
| Footballguys view: Edwards should command a large contract on the open market in a league obsessed with quarterbacks and pass rushers. |
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Vikings | Ray Edwards will take part in boxing match Wed Apr 13, 09:31 AM
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards is scheduled to participate in a boxing match May 20, reports Mark Craig, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Edwards will take part in another boxing match if the lockout continues into June.
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Vikings | Three receive tender offers Wed Mar 2, 10:50 PM
The Minnesota Vikings placed a first-round tender on DL Ray Edwards Wednesday, March 2, according to NFL.com. The team also placed second-round tenders on S Husain Abdullah and OL Ryan Cook. DL Brian Robison and S Eric Frampton are also expected to receive tender offers.
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Vikings | Ray Edwards not expected to get franchise tag Thu Feb 10, 11:38 PM
The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to use the franchise tag on DL Ray Edwards, reports Jason La Canfora, of NFL.com.
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Vikings | Ray Edwards unlikely to return Mon Jan 31, 01:07 PM
The Minnesota Vikings likely will not be able to re-sign impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards this offseason because he is looking for a big money contract, reports Jeremy Fowler, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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Vikings | Ray Edwards says money will determine team next year Mon Jan 3, 02:40 PM
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards said that he will sign with whichever team offers him the most money this offseason, reports Tom Pelissero, of 1500ESPN.com.
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Vikings | No apparent setbacks for Ray Edwards Wed Dec 22, 12:06 AM
Minnesota Vikings DL Ray Edwards (ankle) was able to play in Week 15 against the Chicago Bears and he did not appear to suffer any ill effects of the injury since he finished the game, reports Chip Scoggins and Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Head coach Leslie Frazier said Tuesday, Dec. 21, that the return of Edwards was a 'plus for us.'
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Vikings | Ray Edwards questionable for Week 15 Sat Dec 18, 03:43 PM
Minnesota Vikings DE Ray Edwards (ankle) was limited during practice Saturday, Dec. 18, and is listed as questionable for Week 15, reports Vikings.com.
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