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Beloved Ravens Super Star Signs One-Day Contract to Retire at 30 in Purple & Black

Baltimore, Oct 2, 2025

M&T Bank Stadium welcomed home one of its steadiest workhorses on Wednesday, as beloved running back Gus “The Bus” Edwards signed a symbolic one-day contract to retire as a Raven at 30.

For the Ravens Flock, it was more than ceremonial paperwork—it was an emotional homecoming for a back who ran with grit, humility, and relentless consistency. Edwards, known for his bruising style and 230-pound frame, was never about flash. But when Baltimore needed tough yards, The Bus rumbled forward. His punishing north-south runs became a heartbeat of the offense and a chant that rolled through the stands on cold AFC North nights.

Undrafted in 2018, Edwards clawed his way onto the roster through sheer persistence and quickly embodied the Ravens’ smash-mouth identity—converting third-and-short, grinding clock in the fourth quarter, and wearing down defenses alongside Lamar Jackson. From 2018–2022, he averaged nearly 5.0 yards per carry, placing him among the league’s most efficient backs. His signature moments came in the grind-it-out wins: clock-killing drives in Pittsburgh, tackle-shedding sprints under primetime lights, and steady production when injuries ravaged the backfield.

Though roster moves and cap realities eventually took him elsewhere, Edwards’ heart never left Baltimore. Even in another jersey, he spoke of the Ravens as family and of Charm City as the place that gave him his shot.

Gus was the embodiment of Ravens football,” head coach John Harbaugh said. “Tough, reliable, humble—he gave everything for this team and this city. He’ll always be a Raven.”

For Ravens fans, the one-day contract is more than closure—it’s recognition of years of bruising carries and a warrior’s spirit. Edwards’ retirement cements a legacy written not with headlines, but with heart and hard yards.

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