The Baltimore Ravens are bringing back running back Gus Edwards, according to the team’s Twitter account. The Ravens have picked up Edwards’ exclusive rights free agent tender, which will keep him locked up through the 2020 NFL season.
As an exclusive rights free agent, Edwards’ signing was expected. Unless the Ravens chose to not tender a qualifying offer—a one-year contract usually at league-minimum salary—Edwards would either have to sign with Baltimore or sit out the season.
Edwards has been productive for the Ravens over the last two seasons, including last year as the primary backup to starter Mark Ingram. Edwards has played in 27 games since 2018, rushing 270 times for 1,429 yards and four rushing touchdowns. His 5.3 yards-per-carry average last season was second on the offense to quarterback Lamar Jackson.
The signing keeps some continuity in Baltimore’s backfield and keeps their top two running backs on the roster for 2020. The Ravens have struggled in that regard, having five different running backs — Ingram, Edwards, Alex Collins, Terrance West and Justin Forsett — lead the team in rushing yards since 2015.
