Former Rams G David Edwards just gave Saints fans 61 million reasons to worry

The Los Angeles Rams have turned their secondary from a weakness into a perceived strength this offseason. Yes, general manager Les Snead has been busy. But so have former Rams players, and one of the most notable among the group of ex-Horns is interior offensive lineman David Edwards.

General manager Les Snead is no stranger to signing former players. And he has been known to take a chance on a low-risk, high-reward opportunity if the occasion warrants it.

But the scenario that has developed around guard David Edwards appears to run in the opposite direction. Despite his less-than-stellar history wearing the Horns, he just signed a huge contract to start for the New Orleans Saints.

In 2023, Snead appeared to draft guard Logan Bruss with the purpose of his stepping up to replace the veteran Edwards. Edwards was riddled in 2022 with multiple concussions, and the team wanted to part ways with the veteran guard to give him a path to a healthy future. Instead, he reunited with his former offensive line coach, Aaron Kromer, and reclaimed a starting role with the Bills.

David Edwards just gave Saints fans 61 million reasons to worry

So, what's the problem? Well, while he is considered one of the top free agent guards up for grabs this year, Edwards is not exactly without flaws. Per CBS Spots, Edwards allowed three sacks in 2025, but was 30th in the NFL at run blocking. And he is 29 years old, inching ever closer to the 30-year-old benchmark when players start to regress.

His new contract with the Saints is slated to pay him $61 million up through the ripe age of 33. That's going to be a tough mark to hit.

Edwards played well for Coach Kromer with Los Angeles and Buffalo. But he will no longer play for Kromer in New Orleans. That could pose a problem. He only played four games without Kromer in 2024.

But even beyond health and durability, Edwards is a liability in run blocking. He's slow off the ball, sticks with his initial block, and does a poor job leading the play. And the Saints should be emphasizing offensive linemen who can lead running plays, just to take the pressure off quarterback Tyler Shough.

Of course, it could all work out. But there are no certain outcomes in this signing. It's a roll of the dice, and it could keep the New Orleans Saints looking for offensive line help in the near future.

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