The Saints waived Edwards on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Edwards ran 40 routes for the Saints through two preseason games, but he caught just three of nine targets for 37 scoreless yards. He was held without a catch on four targets against the Chargers on Sunday night. Edwards spent parts of 2022 with the Falcons and Chiefs, and will now look for his fifth NFL team.
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Saints' Bryan Edwards: Fails to deliver again in preseason
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Edward did not catch any of his four targets during Sunday's 22-17 preseason win versus the Chargers.
Edwards played the second-most offensive snaps of any Saints wideout other than undrafted rookie Jontre Kirklin. However, the 2020 third-round pick wasn't able to deliver on any of his four targets -- all of which came during the second half when New Orleans' third-team offense was on the field. He also committed two offensive pass interference penalties on one offensive series, thus nullifying two would-be touchdown passes from rookie quarterback Jake Haener. With just one preseason contest remaining, Edwards' opportunities to secure a spot on the Saints' final 53-man roster are running out rather quickly.
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Saints' Bryan Edwards: Doesn't impress in preseason opener
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According to Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com, Edwards did not improve his chances to make the Saints' final 53-man roster during Sunday's 26-24 preseason win against Kansas City.
Edwards played the most snaps of any Saints wideout in Sunday's contest (34), catching three of his five targets for 37 yards. The 24-year-old ultimately played all of his snaps during the second half as part of the New Orleans' third-string offense piloted by rookie quarterback Jake Haener. The release of James Washington on Tuesday should help Edwards' chances of making the final 53-man roster, but he'll likely have to make some more standout plays this preseason if he wants to secure a spot ahead of Keith Kirkwood, Lynn Bowden, Kawaan Baker and others in New Orleans' wide receiver corps.
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Saints' Bryan Edwards: Reunites with Carr in New Orleans
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Edwards agreed to a contract with the Saints on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Edwards opened 2022 with the Falcons and appeared in seven games for the team, but he caught just three passes for 15 yards before getting cut in November. The 24-year-old spent the next several weeks on the Chiefs' practice squad before being let go from Kansas City as the playoffs started. In New Orleans, Edwards links back up with former teammate Derek Carr. Edwards will try to carve out a depth role this summer.
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Bryan Edwards: Let go by Kansas City
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The Chiefs cut Edwards from their practice squad Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Edwards started the campaign with the Falcons but struggled to find a role and eventually landed a practice-squad deal with the Chiefs at the end of November. He was never elevated to Kansas City's active roster and will now be a free agent heading into the final week of the regular season. The 2020 third-round pick caught 34 of 59 passes for 571 yards and three touchdowns across 16 appearances with the Raiders in 2021, but his time in the NFL may be limited after a tumultuous 2022 campaign.
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Bryan Edwards: Latches on with KC
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The Chiefs signed Edwards to their practice squad Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Edwards began the season with Atlanta before he was waived last Thursday. The Raiders drafted the wideout out of South Carolina in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he enjoyed moderate success in 2021 with 34 catches for 571 yards and three touchdowns over 16 games. Kansas City is dealing with some injuries to its pass-catching corps with Mecole Hardman (abdomen) on IR and Kadarius Toney dealing with a hamstring injury, but it's uncertain whether Edwards will be able to earn an elevation to the active roster.
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Bryan Edwards: Let go Thursday
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Edwards was waived by the Falcons on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Edwards was unable to make his mark with the Falcons, finding himself as a healthy inactive multiple times this season. His time in Atlanta will end with Edwards having brought in three of five targets for 15 yards across seven games. He'll now work to find a new opportunity elsewhere.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: Healthy scratch once again
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Edwards (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Chicago, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Edwards will be a healthy scratch for the fourth time this season. Across his first seven appearances with Atlanta, the 2020 third-round pick has caught just three of five targets for 15 yards.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: Not playing Sunday
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Edwards (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Chargers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Edwards was also a healthy scratch in Week 3 and 4. He'll work to earn the opportunity to suit up Thursday against the Panthers.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: Secures third pass of season
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Edwards caught his only target for three yards during Sunday's 37-34 overtime victory against the Panthers.
Edwards saw a season-low three offensive snaps, but he caught his only target for three yards, marking his first reception since Week 5 and his third across six appearances. The 2020 third-round pick was expected to have a sizable role for Atlanta after being acquired from the Raiders this offseason, but he continues to find himself buried on the depth chart behind Drake London, Olamide Zaccheaus and now Damiere Byrd, who's totaled 142 yards and two scores across the Falcons' past two games.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: One catch in Week 5
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Edwards caught his only target for 10 yards during Sunday's 21-15 defeat versus Tampa Bay.
With Kyle Pitts (hamstring) sidelined, Edwards was active for the first time since Week 2 and caught his only target for 10 yards. Atlanta traded for Edwards this offseason, but he's garnered a minimal role to start his Falcons' tenure. If Pitts remains sidelined moving forward, it's possible Edwards gets more involved as a pass catcher behind Drake London and Olamide Zaccheaus, but Atlanta's offense may struggle again when they face San Francisco in Week 6.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: Will play Sunday
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Edwards is active for Sunday's contest with the Buccaneers, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
Edwards has been a healthy scratch since Week 2, so he'll work to use this opportunity to remain active for future games. The 23-year-old has failed to make an impact in his first year with the Falcons thus far, catching just one pass for two yards on three targets through the first two games.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: Inactive again
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Edwards (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Edwards suited up for Atlanta's first two games of the season but will now be inactive for the second consecutive game. The team will rely on Damiere Byrd and KhaDarel Hodge as depth at wide receiver instead.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: Will not play Sunday
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Edwards (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Seahawks, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Edwards has had little success this season, recording one catch for two yards on three targets through the first two weeks. The lack of production has led to the Falcons elevating Frank Darby from the practice squad and giving him a chance Sunday. Edwards will work in practice to earn an opportunity to take the field in Week 4 against the Browns.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: Secures first catch of 2022
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Edwards caught one of two targets for two yards during Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Rams.
Edwards played just 16 snaps in Week 2, third among Atlanta's wideouts behind Drake London and Olamide Zaccheaus, but London was the only Falcons' pass catcher to record more than two receptions. After securing his first catch of the season on Atlanta's opening drive, Edwards wasn't targeted again until the fourth quarter, but the pass was intercepted by Jalen Ramsey in the end zone.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: Zero catches in team debut
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Edwards failed to catch his only target during Sunday's 27-26 loss to New Orleans.
Atlanta traded for Edwards after selecting Drake London in the first round of the 2022 Draft, seemingly giving the Falcons a new starting wideout duo. However, Edwards struggled to capture the No. 2 role during training camp and submitted a lackluster performance in the season opener. He played the third-most snaps (35) among wideouts behind London (54) and Olamide Zaccheaus (45), but seven players drew more targets than Edwards and eight caught more passes. While his snap share is encouraging, it'll be difficult to trust the former Raider in fantasy lineups until he's able to consistently translate his opportunities into production.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: Listed as backup
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Edwards is listed as a backup receiver on the Falcons' unofficial depth chart ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Saints, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports.
Edwards was the odd man out in Las Vegas after the team traded for Davante Adams, which resulted in the 2020 third-round pick being shipped to Atlanta this offseason. The Falcons had just selected Drake London in the first round before they traded for Edwards, seemingly giving them a new starting wideout duo. However, Edwards dealt with a shoulder injury during training camp, and though he's now healthy, he's listed as the No. 3 wideout on the Falcons' unofficial depth chart ahead of Week 1 behind London and top returning wideout Olamide Zaccheaus. Given that tight end Kyle Pitts is also expected to be a major factor in the passing attack, it's unclear how have much fantasy value Edwards will hold as the No. 4 option in a passing attack led by Marcus Mariota, at least initially.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: Back in action
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Edwards caught his only target for 12 yards in Monday's preseason loss to the Jets.
Edwards has battled a shoulder injury for much of camp but managed to make his preseason debut. He made his only catch of the game on Atlanta's third offensive play on a pass delivered by Marcus Mariota. Edwards has lined up as one of the team's top three receivers when available during training camp, and his usage Monday also suggests that he will be a significant part of the offense to begin the regular season.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: Out for Friday
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Edwards (shoulder) won't play in Friday's preseason game against Detroit.
Edwards has been practicing in a non-contact jersey and didn't travel to Detroit for Friday's exhibition. He's right in the mix for a starting wideout job, and his ability to continue practicing in some capacity suggests he's dealing with a sprain or bad bruise rather than a severe injury.
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Falcons' Bryan Edwards: Returns to practice
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Edwards (shoulder) returned to practice Tuesday wearing a yellow non-contact jersey, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Edwards hurt his shoulder Saturday and missed practice Monday, but it seems he's avoided a serious injury. He'll continue making his case for a starting job in a very thin Falcons receiving corps.
