{"id":447148,"date":"2024-03-04T05:25:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T05:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/?p=447148"},"modified":"2024-03-04T05:25:17","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T05:25:17","slug":"former-nfl-player-braylon-edwards-saves-life-of-an-elderly-man-from-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/former-nfl-player-braylon-edwards-saves-life-of-an-elderly-man-from-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Former NFL Player Braylon Edwards Saves Life Of An Elderly Man From Attack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Throughout his incredible career with the Michigan Wolverines and in the NFL, Braylon Edwards made a number of clutch saves, but he perhaps made his most significant one on Friday when he stopped an onslaught.<\/p>\n<h2>Former NFL Player Braylon Edwards Saves Life Of An Elderly Man From Attack<\/h2>\n<p>According to Detroit news source WDIV, the wide receiver, who lived approximately thirty minutes outside the &#8220;Motor City,&#8221; saved the life of an 80-year-old man in a YMCA locker room in Farmington Hills, Michigan.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">HERO: Former <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL<\/a> player Braylon Edwards saved an 80-year-old man life after he was attacked in a locker room, police say.<\/p>\n<p>The attacker, \u201cgrabbed the back of the victim\u2019s head by the hair, and he was about to slam it down on the counter\u201d when <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OfficialBraylon?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@OfficialBraylon<\/a> came in. <\/p>\n<p>\ud83e\udee1\ud83e\udee1\ud83e\udee1 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/boRqp2muj3\">pic.twitter.com\/boRqp2muj3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MLFootball (@_MLFootball) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_MLFootball\/status\/1764363265851756750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Edwards related the tale, saying that after working out, he heard some scuffling over &#8220;someone playing some music too loud&#8221; and went into the locker room. Before he knew the situation worsened, he made the decision to keep his mouth shut.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I walk into the locker room after work, and basically, I hear about four rows behind me arguing about music and how it was being played too loud,&#8221; he told Local 4 WDIV Detroit. &#8220;So I\u2019m not paying attention, and I was just minding my business.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Former NFL receiver Braylon Edwards saves an 80-year-old man who was being assaulted by a 25-year-old. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tFqupwiQve\">https:\/\/t.co\/tFqupwiQve<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ProFootballTalk\/status\/1764440425736159310?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The noise escalates, and then you can hear some pushing and shoving, so you know what fighting sounds like. But once I hear a thud, that\u2019s when I got up and turned around.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He grabs the back of the victim&#8217;s head by the hair and he was about to slam it down on the counter,&#8221; the Wolverines&#8217; all-time leading receiver recalled. &#8220;I grabbed him, subdued him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Wow: Former <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NFL<\/a> player Braylon Edwards saved an 80-year-old man&#39;s life after he was attacked in a locker room by a 25y\/o man, police say.  <\/p>\n<p>What a hero \ud83d\udc4f\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>(via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Local4News?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Local4News<\/a>)<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fWPTRxSofG\">pic.twitter.com\/fWPTRxSofG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL_DovKleiman\/status\/1764364057618825481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I didn\u2019t know it was that serious,&#8221; Edwards said. &#8220;I mean, the victim probably had a serious concussion by nature. But it wasn\u2019t until I talked to detective Jacobs down in Farmington who told me that if I didn\u2019t step in [he could have died]. But at the end of the day, that\u2019s what you do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Both the victim&#8217;s and the accused attacker&#8217;s names are not publicly known. Following the incident, police claimed the 25-year-old male fled the YMCA and nearby schools were put on lockdown. The elder guy and Edwards, who intervened to break up the altercation, were both attacked by the suspect before he was taken into custody.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Joe Torres and Channel 7 news need to be ashamed of themselves for this. This picture is of LaDainian Tomlinson not Braylon Edwards contrary to public opinion we don&#39;t all look alike. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OTqFkwOCrz\">pic.twitter.com\/OTqFkwOCrz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; BudafrmtheBX (@BudafromtheBX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BudafromtheBX\/status\/1764518879638736948?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 4, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The attack victim, who is still in the hospital and is anticipated to heal from his wounds, is someone Edwards wishes to meet.<\/p>\n<p>With 3,613 receiving yards throughout his four years on the team, All-American and 2004 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year Edwards still holds the record for receiving yards for the Wolverines. During his senior year, he recorded a career-high 1,391 receiving yards and caught 15 of his 39 career touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>The Cleveland Browns selected Edwards third overall in the draft; over his five seasons there, he amassed 3,697 yards and 28 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Former NFL wide receiver Braylon Edwards saved an 80-year-old man&#39;s life Friday after he was attacked by a 25-year-old in a YMCA locker room.<\/p>\n<p>DETAILS: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UfCCVM7Tef\">https:\/\/t.co\/UfCCVM7Tef<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ed6lMcnh0d\">pic.twitter.com\/Ed6lMcnh0d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; OutKick (@Outkick) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Outkick\/status\/1764395528035373141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>How fast was Braylon Edwards?<\/h3>\n<p>At Michigan, Braylon Edwards competed in track and field as well. At that time, his 21.81-second indoor 200-meter mark was the third-fastest in school history.<\/p>\n<h4>Where does Braylon Edwards live now?<\/h4>\n<p>West Bloonfield, Michigan is where Braylon calls home.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Braylon Edwards is a LEGEND <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J63uBbgvNO\">pic.twitter.com\/J63uBbgvNO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Barstool Cleveland (@BS_Cleveland) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BS_Cleveland\/status\/1764345844550058048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 3, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Who is Braylon Edwards brother?<\/h3>\n<p>Edwards Berkley<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE-\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Giants Manager Bob Melvin Brings In New Policy: Requires Everyone To Stand Up During The National Anthem\" href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/giants-manager-bob-melvin-brings-in-new-policy-requires-everyone-to-stand-up-during-the-national-anthem\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Giants Manager Bob Melvin Brings In New Policy: Requires Everyone To Stand Up During The National Anthem<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Throughout his incredible career with the Michigan Wolverines and in the NFL, Braylon Edwards made a number of clutch saves, but he perhaps made his most significant one on Friday when he stopped an onslaught. 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