Reports: Chargers set to release RB Gus Edwards
Dec 19, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards (4) runs for a touchdown in the second half against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Chargers will release running back Gus Edwards, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.
Edwards spent the first six years of his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens before joining the Chargers last offseason as a free agent.
In Baltimore, Edwards was one of the league's most efficient rushers. He rushed for 700-plus yards and averaged 5.0-plus yards per carry in each of his first three seasons.
In 2023, he carried the ball 198 times for 810 yards and 13 touchdowns in his final season for the Ravens. He also had 12 receptions for 180 yards.
In 2024, he appeared in 11 games for the Chargers, but saw his statistics decline. He rushed for 365 yards and four touchdowns on a career-low 3.6 yards per carry.
In the passing game, he was targeted a mere five times, recording three receptions for 6 yards.
The 29-year-old will look to bounce back in a new destination.
Meanwhile, the Chargers will look to reconfigure their backfield. They released Edwards and J.K. Dobbins is set to become a free agent.
--Field Level Media
- Top Thanksgiving NFL Player Props: Jahmyr Gibbs, Patrick Mahomes, Ja’Marr Chase Picks
- Tuesday November 25th Best NBA Betting Picks, Predictions
- Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Betting Pick: Nov. 25th Best NHL Bet
- College Basketball Feast Week Predictions: Top Bets and Maui Invitational Winner
- Panthers vs. 49ers Monday Night Football Week 12 Top Betting Picks, Predictions
- Sunday’s Best NBA Picks & Predictions: November 23rd Top NBA Bets
- Buccaneers vs. Rams Sunday Night Football Week 12 Top Betting Picks, Predictions
