Former South Carolina WR Bryan Edwards starts trending on Twitter after latest Raiders news
The Las Vegas Raiders shared some unfortunate news on Tuesday: Tyrell Williams’ season is over. The wide receiver has been placed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering a torn labrum. On Twitter, there was a common reaction to the news: Bryan Edwards season (or “szn” as they say on social media).
The rookie wide receiver out of South Carolina figures to step in for Williams in Jon Gruden’s offense. Edwards was the buzz of NFL, Raiders and fantasy football Twitter communities Tuesday afternoon.
Coming out of South Carolina as a second-team All-SEC selection, the Raiders selected Edwards with the No. 81 overall pick in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Edwards finished his South Carolina career as the Gamecocks’ all-time leader in receptions (234) and receiving yards (3,045). His 22 receiving touchdowns are second-best in school history.
Edwards and the Raiders open the season at the Carolina Panthers on Sept. 13.
By the way, this means Tyrell Williams is done for the season. Probably won't be with the #Raiders next year with Bryan Edwards (rookie third-rounder) on the roster.
Youth movement in Vegas.
— Maurice Moton (@MoeMoton) September 1, 2020
Draft Bryan Edwards and thank me later. https://t.co/bz4FB9KYyZ
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) September 1, 2020
Totally brutal. Feel bad for him, as he's underrated and could have been a strong starter for the Raiders.
Bryan Edwards is easily their best option at X-receiver and a good overall option at that. https://t.co/d0BLYyE7Ac
— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) September 1, 2020
all systems go for Bryan Edwards https://t.co/GcW1o5CRC9
— Sigmund Bloom (@SigmundBloom) September 1, 2020
Hate to see it. Bryan Edwards UP! https://t.co/2di31R4mFm
— Kyrie Was RIGHT (@A_Flawed_King) September 1, 2020
BRYAN EDWARDS SZN IS HERE https://t.co/UHlyXZkKWs
— JJ Zachariason (@LateRoundQB) September 1, 2020
RD1 talent Bryan Edwards step right up https://t.co/dF1zbvPC8C
— Chris Trapasso (@ChrisTrapasso) September 1, 2020
Bryan Edwards about to take his job permanently. https://t.co/2QVb5sLGxC
— Bobby Football (@RobPaulNFL) September 1, 2020
Bryan Edwards time. This is going to be a VERY young team in regards to the skill positions #Raiders https://t.co/rV3E7eTMry
— The Autumn Wind Podcast (@AutumnWindPod) September 1, 2020
https://twitter.com/BFord_the_Great/status/1300907188114698241
Bryan Edwards time to shine https://t.co/shXYLnsARc
— IITimes (@KDIITimes) September 1, 2020
https://twitter.com/thatniggaworm/status/1300906808152698881
Bryan Edwards hype train #RaiderNation
— Albert (Raiders) (@TheFakeAlbert) September 1, 2020
https://twitter.com/Montvna_II/status/1300905487450415107
