CFL Toronto Argonauts

Double Blue Add American DB Chris Edwards

Published on June 2, 2021 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


TORONTO ‚ - The Toronto Argonauts announced today the club has signed American DB Chris Edwards.

Edwards, 28, spent 2020 with the San Francisco 49ers after signing with the NFL club in January that year and saw action in a week 12 game vs the Los Angeles Rams. The 6'2, 217lb defensive back played all 18 games for the B.C. Lions in 2019, tallying 50 tackles, one sack, one interception and two forced fumbles. The Detroit, Michigan native was signed by Edmonton in 2017 and played two seasons and 35 games for the Western Division team, totaling 62 defensive tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, one touchdown and in 2017 averaged nearly 25 yards on kick returns. Coming out of college, Edwards was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Raiders in 2016 playing in one preseason game and recording three tackles.

The University of Idaho product played 18 games for the Vandals over two seasons (2015-2016) and added 76 tackles, three interceptions, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Prior to his time at Idaho, Edwards played at Butte College in California, where the Roadrunners were named co-national champions and Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan.

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