Ron Edwards
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Career Summary
Ron Edwards was an NFL defensive tackle who played for Buffalo, Kansas City, and Carolina.
NFL.com records 139 games, 171 tackles, 16.5 sacks, six passes defensed, and three forced fumbles in his career.
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College Career
Edwards played college football at Texas A&M.
NFL.com identifies Texas A&M as his college.
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Path to the NFL
Buffalo selected Edwards in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft.
Pro-Football-Reference's draft record lists him as the Bills' 76th overall pick in the third round.
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NFL Career
Edwards played for Buffalo from 2001 through 2005, Kansas City from 2006 through 2010, and Carolina in 2012.
His career included five full 16-game seasons with Kansas City, and NFL.com lists his highest sack season as four with Buffalo in 2004.
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Career Accomplishments
Edwards built a 139-game NFL career as an interior defensive lineman.
His NFL totals include 16.5 sacks and 171 tackles, with 16-game seasons for Buffalo in 2002 and 2004 and Kansas City from 2006 through 2010.
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Playing Style
Edwards contributed from the defensive interior through tackles, pass rush, and batted passes.
NFL.com credits him with 16.5 sacks, six passes defensed, and three forced fumbles across 139 games.
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Legacy
Edwards' NFL record reflects more than a decade of front-seven experience across three franchises.
He played in 139 NFL games from 2001 through 2012 and produced 16.5 sacks as a defensive tackle.
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19176, 00-0020286, 1979-07-12, Ron Edwards, Ron, Edwards
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