The Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday agreed to terms with running back Gus Edwards on a multi-year contract.
Here are five things to know about Edwards:
1. The Harbaugh connection
Edwards goes from playing under one Harbaugh to another.
The veteran running back joins the Bolts after playing six seasons in Baltimore under John Harbaugh, the older brother of Jim, now the Chargers Head Coach.
He will also see a familiar face in Chargers Offensive Coordinator Greg Roman, who held the same role with the Ravens from 2019 to 2022.
2. Touchdown machine
Edwards had quite a season in 2023.
It was a career year for the veteran running back as he set career bests in multiple categories.
The focal point of Baltimore's ground game, Edwards ran for a career-high 810 rushing yards on 198 carries (4.1 yards per attempt).
Edwards also cashed in near the end zone, setting a career best with 13 touchdowns on the ground, good for fourth among all running backs in the NFL this past season.
The Los Angeles Chargers today agreed to terms with running back Gus Edwards on a multi-year contract.
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) in action during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Baltimore, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) gestures after the NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) run during an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) runs against Houston Texans' Derek Stingley Jr. (24) and Jalen Pitre (5) during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo\Jed Jacobsohn)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Ravens defeated the Jaguars 23-7. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) tries to get past Jacksonville Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, left, hands the ball off to Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) carries against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) carries during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards celebrates after scoring against the Cleveland Browns during the second half on an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) stiff arms Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker III during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) avoids tackles by Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, left, and cornerback Mike Ford (28) during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) rushes during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
3. Undrafted success story
Starting out in the NFL in 2018 as an undrafted free agent didn't deter Edwards from working his way into a role with the Ravens right away.
Edwards was signed out of college after going undrafted and began his career in Baltimore on the practice squad. However, he took full advantage when his name was called upon during the first half of the 2018 season.
He churned out a success career in Baltimore, playing in 69 games and with 3,395 rushing yards on 699 attempts (4.9 per attempt).
His success led him to own the record for most rushing scores and rushing yards by an undrafted player in Ravens franchise history.
4. Strong college stats
As a star running back in Staten Island, New York, Edwards was a three-start recruit by a number of outlets.
He would end up attending the University of Miami and get action from the jump on offense and special teams as a true freshman.
Edwards played in 35 games for the Hurricanes, rushing for 977 yards on 186 attempts (5.3 yards per attempt) and scored 12 touchdowns.
He would spend his redshirt senior season at Rutgers, where he became starter and played in all 12 games during the 2017 season.
Edwards was stellar for the Scarlet Knight in his lone season finishing first on the team with 713 rushing yards, 816 all-purpose yards and seven total touchdowns. He earned a split of the Homer Hazel Award, given to the team's MVP that year.
5. Hails from Liberia
Edwards spent most of his life before college growing up in Staten Island, but was born and spent the early years of his life in Liberia.
He was born and raised there until he and his family fled when Edwards was 5 years-old to find a better life in the United States.
Edwards would spend the rest of his childhood in Staten Island and became a star running back at Tottenville High School before making the jump to Miami.
