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Wed, 26 Dec 2012 04:41:50 -0800
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.
Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:11:01 -0800
Free-agent DE Ray Edwards (Falcons) worked out for the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Dec. 3.
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:22:39 -0800
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.
Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:35:02 -0800
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff confirmed Monday, Nov. 12, that the team has cut DL Ray Edwards.
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:49:41 -0800
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said DE Ray Edwards (knee) underwent knee surgery this offseason.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:49:14 -0800
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.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:25:31 -0800
Atlanta Falcons WR Kerry Meier (groin), DE Ray Edwards (knee) and LB Stephen Nicholas (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:31:32 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DL Ray Edwards (knee), WR Kerry Meier (groin) and LB Stephen Nicholas (toe) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:43:39 -0800
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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:34:50 -0800
Atlanta Falcons PK Matt Bryant (illness), DL Ray Edwards (neck) and CB Chris Owens (hand) practiced in full Tuesday, Dec. 13.
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:50:30 -0800
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.
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:36:06 -0800
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.
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:56:46 -0800
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.
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:38:23 -0800
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."
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:38:29 -0800
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.
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:45:05 -0800
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.
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:22:12 -0800
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.
Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:26:35 -0800
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.
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:57:35 -0800
Atlanta Falcons DL Ray Edwards (knee), CB Brent Grimes (knee) and DL Corey Peters (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 10.
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:35:06 -0800
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.
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:26:12 -0700
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.
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:55 -0700
Atlanta Falcons DL John Abraham (thigh), DL Ray Edwards (foot) and C Todd McClure (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 22.
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:26:47 -0700
Atlanta Falcons C Todd McClure (knee) and DE Ray Edwards (foot) were limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Sat, 27 Aug 2011 20:41:22 -0700
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.
Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:49:35 -0700
Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith said the team will monitor DE Ray Edwards (knee) during the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 27, but he will not be on a snap count and is expected to play as long as the other starters.
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:09:06 -0700
Atlanta Falcons DE Ray Edwards (knee) will play in the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 27.
Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:51:14 -0700
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.
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:37:45 -0700
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.
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:55:34 -0700
Atlanta Falcons DE Ray Edwards (knee) will not play in the first preseason game because he underwent knee surgery during the offseason.
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:03:57 -0700
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.
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:07:39 -0700
The Atlanta Falcons have to terms with free-agent DE Ray Edwards (Vikings) on a five-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:16:30 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings have the following unrestricted free agents to consider re-signing for the 2011 season: WR Hank Baskett, OL Ryan Cook, DE Ray Edwards, NT Fred Evans, DB Eric Frampton, LB Ben Leber, WR Greg Lewis, PK Ryan Longwell, QB Patrick Ramsey, WR Sidney Rice, CB Lito Sheppard, FB Naufahu Tahi, CB Frank Walker and DT Pat Williams.
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:09:25 -0700
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.
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:25:56 -0700
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards is expected to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:20:15 -0700
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.
Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:20:54 -0700
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."
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:27:28 -0700
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.
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:33:13 -0700
The Atlanta Falcons may pursue Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards if he is declared an unrestricted free agenct once the lockout is over.
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:18:53 -0700
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.
Sat, 28 May 2011 13:58:56 -0700
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."
Fri, 20 May 2011 07:46:21 -0700
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."
Sun, 15 May 2011 14:59:45 -0700
The Cleveland Browns may show interest in Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent DE Ray Edwards once the free agency period begins.
Thu, 05 May 2011 09:17:03 -0700
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.
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:35:10 -0700
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.
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 06:31:29 -0700
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.
Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:50:18 -0800
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.
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:38:57 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to use the franchise tag on DL Ray Edwards, reports Jason La Canfora, of NFL.com.
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:07:11 -0800
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.
Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:40:56 -0800
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.
Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:06:25 -0800
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."