Tim Edwards

Timothy Edwards (born August 29, 1968) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played one season with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Delta State and was selected by the Patriots in the 12th round of the 1991 NFL draft. He also played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Edwards became a coach after his playing career.

Early life Timothy Edwards was born on August 29, 1968, in Philadelphia, Mississippi, where he attended Neshoba Central High School. Edwards played in the Senior Bowl after his senior year. He was inducted into the school's athletics hall of fame in 2008. He was released on August 26, and signed to the team's practice squad on August 28, where he spent the entire 1991 season. Edwards was released by the Patriots on August 26, 1993. He was later given medical clearance to play, but instead decided to retire.

Coaching career Edwards began his coaching career in 1996 as a graduate assistant at Delta State. He joined Kentucky State in 1998, serving as defensive line coach from 1998 to 2000 and linebackers coach in 2001.

Edwards was the defensive coordinator at Florida A&M from 2008 to 2010.