The Chiefs are reuniting with veteran safety Mike Edwards on a one-year deal, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Edwards spent the 2023 season in Kansas City, appearing in all 17 games with a role that increased throughout the year. He started the last five games of the regular season and all four playoff matchups, which culminated in a Super Bowl LIII victory over the 49ers. Edwards also beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV as a member of the Buccaneers.
The six-year veteran signed with the Bills for the 2024 season, but could not win a starting safety job over Damar Hamlin. Edwards was on the trade block by the end of October, but no market materialized. Buffalo opted to released him before the trade deadline so he could avoid waivers and choose his next team.
Edwards briefly signed with the Titans but was waived before he could appear in any games in Tennessee. He was then claimed by the Buccaneers for the remainder of the season and appeared in five games with two starts.
Originally a third-round pick by the Buccaneers in 2019, Edwards started 23 games across his first four years in Tampa Bay. He has mostly lined up as a free safety in his career, though he has played in the box and out of the slot as well.
Edwards will likely take up a rotational role in Kansas City, who tried to re-sign Justin Reid before he agreed to terms with the Saints. The Chiefs’ safety room currently includes 2024 starter Bryan Cook, 2024 fourth-rounder Jaden Hicks, and veteran Deon Bush. The team could also use a pick on a strong draft class at the position later this month.