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Ex-Ravens Running Back Projected as 'Perfect Fit' to Return
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Ex-Ravens Running Back Projected as 'Perfect Fit' to Return originally appeared on Athlon Sports .
The Baltimore Ravens signed former Miami Hurricanes and Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Gus Edwards as an undrafted free agent back in 2018 as they attempted to fill out their anemic running back room.
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"Gus the Bus" spent five seasons in Baltimore, rushing for 3,395 yards on 699 attempts with an average of 4.9 yards per carry. He added 26 touchdowns on the ground.
But splitting time at the position kept him out of the spotlight, and when the Ravens signed free agent rusher Derrick Henry last offseason, Edwards was one of the odd men out.
After signing with the Los Angeles Chargers and posting 101 carries for 365 yards and four scores last season while splitting time again with former Ravens teammate J.K. Dobbins , Edwards was released in March.
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He's probably the top free agent running back who's still left on the open market, and Pro Football & Sports Network believes Baltimore is one of three teams where he might be a good fit.
"The Los Angeles Chargers' starting running back to kick off 2024, Gus Edwards, slowly found himself phased out of their offense," PFSN wrote . "He ended the year with 365 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 101 carries, giving him a career-low 3.6 yards per carry. At 30 years old, Edwards shouldn't be expected to serve as anyone's bell cow back at this stage. However, the 238-pound bruiser is still a capable short-yardage back.
"The Las Vegas Raiders and Washington Commanders stand out as teams who need RB depth, and a reunion with the Baltimore Ravens as a backup could make sense, too."
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Edwards missed time with an ankle injury last year, but if he can stay healthy in 2025, he could be a force for a contending team.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
