Gus Edwards set for long-awaited NFL return with Baltimore Ravens
Gus Edwards suffered a torn ACL shortly before the NFL season on September 9, 2021, ending his season before it could begin.
Edwards missed all 17 games in the 2021 season and has missed the first 6 games of the 2022 season. The last time Edwards was able to suit up for an NFL game is January 16, 2021, a playoff loss against the Buffalo Bills.
However, it seems that Edwards is finally healthy. The Ravens announced that Edwards will be active for the Week 7 matchup with the Cleveland Browns.
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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 23, 2022
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Edwards was undrafted out of Rutgers in 2018 but quickly caught on with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. Edwards immediately carved out a role with the run-heavy Ravens, collecting 718 yards and 2 TDs in his rookie campaign.
Edwards would have 700+ yards in 2019 and 2020 as well, before suffering the brutal injury before the 2021 season. With the Ravens placing starting RB J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve, Edwards seems to have a path to consistent playing time in his return.