The Indianapolis Colts just pulled a shocker, waiving cornerback Johnathan Edwards on Monday. This move comes after Edwards was a healthy scratch, listed as inactive for Sunday’s game against the Ravens. It’s a quick turnaround for a player who showed some promise not long ago.
From Undrafted Hopeful to Off The Roster
Edwards signed with the Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. That’s not even a year and a half ago. Talk about a swift departure! You work your tail off to make it in the league, prove your worth, and then bam, you’re looking for a new home. It just goes to show you how brutal the NFL can be, where every single roster spot is fought for like crazy. Being inactive on Sunday was clearly the writing on the wall.
The Numbers That Couldn’t Keep Him
As a rookie in 2025, Edwards actually saw some decent action. He appeared in 14 games for the Colts, even getting five starts under his belt. He finished that year with 24 tackles, broke up three passes, and added two special teams stops. Those aren’t bad numbers for an undrafted rookie getting his feet wet in the league, right? Before that, he balled out collegiately, playing 45 career games between Tulane in 2024 and Indiana State from 2021-23. He racked up 124 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 22 passes defensed, and even forced a fumble in college. But even those stats, and a rookie season with real snaps, weren’t enough to keep him on the Colts’ 53-man roster.
So, Edwards is on the hunt for a new team. He’s got some film and collegiate production, but getting cut mid-season is a tough break. We’ll be watching to see where this talented cornerback lands next, hoping he gets another shot to prove what he can do.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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