Larry Edwards (born November 4, 1984) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NAL). He was signed by the Bills as an

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. He played

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Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Edwards was signed as an

by the

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following the 2007 NFL Draft.

Albany Panthers

Edwards has played with the

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since their expansion season in 2010. Edwards was a First-team All-PIFL selection in 2012. Edwards has re-signed with the Panthers for the 2014 season.

Georgia Fire

Edwards played for the

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in 2014, a team that was created by the PIFL to replace the Panthers who folded prior to the start of the season.

Columbus Lions

Edwards joined the

for the 2015 season, and the Lions obtained the best record in the PIFL, earning a berth in PIFL Cup IV. Edwards was named Second-team All-PIFL. The Lions won the PIFL Championship 64–38 over the

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Georgia Firebirds

On December 8, 2016, Edwards signed with the

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Columbus Lions

On April 25, 2017, Edwards was traded to the Columbus Lions.

References

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