The Florida State Seminoles have multiple former players fighting to stick with their respective teams, whether that’s on the 53-man roster or practice squad.<\/p>\n
A 2013 national champion is back on the board with the regular season closing in.<\/p>\n
Houston Texans Bringing Back Former Seminole Mario Edwards Jr.<\/p>\n
According to KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson, the Houston Texans are signing former Florida State defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. to a one-year minimum deal.<\/p>\n
This a big development as the Texans actually released Edwards Jr. earlier this year after he failed a physical. He’s been working his way back from a torn pectoral that prematurely ended his 2025-26 campaign.<\/p>\n
Houston brought Edwards Jr. in for a workout prior to signing him, which probably means he’s trending the right direction health-wise.<\/p>\n
#Texans<\/a> did a one-year veteran minimum deal for defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr., per a league source. With a good, healthy season as part of a deep defensive line rotation can cash in next year.<\/p>\n \u2014 Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Last season, Edwards Jr. appeared in 14 games, totaling 13 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks.<\/p>\n A year earlier, his first in Houston, Edwards Jr. had one of the most productive seasons of his career, racking up 31 tackles, three tackles for loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two pass deflections.<\/p>\n Edwards Jr.’s stint in Houston is only the third time that he’s spent at least two seasons with the same franchise. He suited up for the then-Oakland Raiders from 2015-17 and the Chicago Bears from 2020-21. Outside of that, Edwards Jr. wasn’t with the New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, or Seattle Seahawks for more than a year.<\/p>\n During his time at the NFL level, Edwards Jr. has appeared in 141 games and made 45 starts. He’s totaled 200 tackles, 33 tackles for loss, 26 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 8 pass deflections. The Raiders took him in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n Edwards Jr. played his college career at Florida State under former head coach Jimbo Fisher. He was regarded as the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2012 class and a five-star prospect. Edwards Jr. developed into a key starter at defensive end during the program’s run to a National Championship and inaugural College Football Playoff selection in 2013-14.<\/p>\n In three years with the Seminoles, he recorded 95 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, eight sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one interception, and seven pass deflections. Edwards Jr. was named Third-Team All-ACC in 2013 and First-Team All-ACC in 2014.<\/p>\n Which Former Florida State Players Are On NFL Teams (30)?<\/p>\n RB Trey Benson – Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n OLB Josh Sweat – Arizona Cardinals<\/p>\n DB Jammie Robinson – Atlanta Falcons<\/p>\n WR Keon Coleman – Buffalo Bills<\/p>\n K Ryan Fitzgerald – Carolina Panthers<\/p>\n OL Jeremiah Byers – Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n OLB Jared Verse – Cleveland Browns<\/p>\n DL Mario Edwards Jr. – Houston Texans<\/p>\n DL Derrick Nnadi – Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n RB Roydell Williams – Indianapolis Colts<\/p>\n DB Jarrian Jones – Jacksonville Jaguars<\/p>\n DB Kevin Knowles – Kansas City Chiefs<\/p>\n DB Derwin James Jr. – Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n QB DJ Uiagalelei – Los Angeles Chargers<\/p>\n DL Braden Fiske – Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n OLB Keir Thomas – Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n DL Joshua Farmer – New England Patriots<\/p>\n OL Jacob Rizy – New England Patriots<\/p>\n OLB Brian Burns – New York Giants<\/p>\n QB Jameis Winston – New York Giants<\/p>\n DL Darrell Jackson Jr. – New York Jets<\/p>\n DB Azareye’h Thomas – New York Jets<\/p>\n WR Johnny Wilson – Philadelphia Eagles<\/p>\n TE Jaheim Bell – Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n DB Jalen Ramsey – Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n DB Asante Samuel Jr. – Pittsburgh Steelers<\/p>\n OL Bobby Hart – Seattle Seahawks<\/p>\n LB Tatum Bethune – San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n DB Renardo Green – San Francisco 49ers<\/p>\n OLB Jermaine Johnson – Tennessee Titans<\/p>\n Sign up for our\u00a0free newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest news.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\"){kind=icon}
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