Tennessee Titans, making 3 tackles and one pass defensed. In 2001, Edwards became the team's regular starter at left cornerback, helping the team rank third in pass defense in the NFL. He had 58 tackles (eighth on the team) and 11 passes defensed (led the team), contributing to the defense statistically ranking number four overall in the NFL. He returned his first career interception 71 yards for a touchdown in the seventh game against the New York Giants. In 2002, he registered 72 tackles (eighth on the team), 2 interceptions (third on the team) and 8 passes defensed (tied for fourth on the team). In 2003, he started all 16 games at right cornerback, contributing to the defense statistically ranking number one overall in the NFL. He missed one game with a quad contusion. He had 6 tackles and one pass defensed against the Tennessee Titans. He made 6 tackles and one pass defensed against the Arizona Cardinals. He had 10 tackles and one fumble recovery against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He made 2 interceptions and 3 passes defensed in the twelfth game against the Washington Redskins. In 2003, he started all 16 games, recording 45 tackles (ninth on the team), one quarterback pressure, one interception and 8 passes defensed. While with the Cowboys, he started 47 games, posting 178 tackles, 4 interceptions (2 returned for touchdowns) and 28 passes defensed. Tampa Bay Buccaneers On April 9, 2004, Edwards signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent. He played in 15 games with 3 starts when the team opened in a nickel defense, while collecting 22 tackles and no interceptions. On March 1, 2005, he was released for salary cap reasons. Miami Dolphins On April 4, 2005, he signed with the Miami Dolphins, to provide depth after Patrick Surtain was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived prior to the start of the season on September 4. Coaching career In 2009, he was an assistant football coach at W. W. Samuell High School in Dallas, Texas. From 2010 to 2012, he was an assistant football coach at Billy Ryan High School in Denton, Texas. From 2012 to 2019, he was the director of player development for the Florida State football program. In 2020, he was hired to be a secondary coach at Rockwall-Heath High School in Heath, Texas. Personal life Edwards's son, Mario Jr., also played for