TeRah Edwards

TeRah Edwards (born June 3, 2001) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Northestern Wildcats and Illinois Fighting Illini and has also been a member of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Early life Edwards was born on June 3, 2001, in Groveport, Ohio. He attended Groveport Madison High School where he competed in football and wrestling. As a junior, Edwards was named first-team All-Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) and second-team all-district while posting 30 tackles, three tackles-for-loss (TFLs) and two sacks. He redshirted in 2021 after appearing in three games and recording one tackle. The following year, Edwards appeared in 12 games while posting 13 tackles and a half-sack. He recorded career-highs with 38 tackles, five TFLs and 2.5 sacks while being named honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference. He had an interception in preseason but was waived on August 26, 2025, at the final roster cuts, then re-signed to the practice squad the next day. After spending the season on the practice squad, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Chargers on January 13, 2026. In the 2026 preseason, Edwards recorded 10 tackles.

Carolina Panthers On August 30, 2026, Edwards was traded to the Carolina Panthers for a sixth-round pick in the 2028 NFL draft.