After seeing limited action to begin the season, the workload of TJ Edwards has increased substantially after the injury to Nigel Bradham and the release of now free-agent Zach Brown.
After playing in only 2 snaps in weeks 1-5, Edwards played in 10, 21, 14, and 16 in weeks 6-9, respectively. Although still a rotational piece, Edwards has been impressive.
This shouldn’t come as a surprise, however. The UDFA is a two-time All-Big 10 honoree, and a four-year starter at Wisconsin, with 367 tackles, 37.5 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 10 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, and an All-American title to his name.