The Green Bay Packers fell to 6-3 after a 24-14 loss to the Detroit Lions. With their bye week ahead, the team will use the time to rest and recover.
The Packers were short on personnel in the loss, as rookie safety Evan Williams missed the game due to a hamstring injury. Soft tissue injuries like his can be persistent, potentially sidelining him for a few weeks depending on the strain’s severity.
While players rest, the recent availability of a veteran safety on the market could provide the Packers with an opportunity to strengthen their secondary.
NFL News: Safety Mike Edwards Released by Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills announced via their official PR Twitter account that safety Mike Edwards has been released. Edwards, who signed with the Bills this offseason on a one-year, $2.8 million deal, didn’t find the right fit with the team.
At 28, Edwards remains a capable defender, particularly strong in run support. Across his six-year career, he has recorded 236 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and eight interceptions. Additionally, he brings valuable playoff experience, having appeared in 11 postseason games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs.
For the Packers, adding Edwards could help fill the gap left by rookie safety Evan Williams, who is out with a hamstring injury. With Xavier McKinney already performing at an All-Pro level and Williams excelling when healthy, signing Edwards would not only provide immediate reinforcement but also allow Williams to fully recover. Upon Williams’ return, the Packers would have even more depth and flexibility in their secondary to present varied defensive schemes to opposing offenses.
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