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Braylon Edwards signs with Seattle Seahawks

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Iowa offers scholarship to ex-Michigan WR Braylon Edwards' brother, Berkley, a Chelsea RB

Story was revised to add information on a running back commit.

Earlier this spring, Braylon Edwards wondered aloud why no one inside the Michigan football program had taken serious interest in his brother, Chelsea High School running back Berkley Edwards.

Well, Brady Hoke still hasn't made a formal offer to the younger Edwards, but a team with a former Michigan standout on its staff has.

According to Scout.com's Allen Trieu, the University of Iowa formally offered Berkley Edwards on Wednesday.

The offer comes from a coaching staff that currently features Braylon Edwards' former Wolverine position coach, Erik Campbell.

Michigan receiver Roy Roundtree eyes No. 1 jersey last worn by his childhood idol, Braylon Edwards

From left, Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson, wide receiver Roy Roundtree and basketball captain Zack Novak talk during halftime of the Braylon Edwards charity basketball game at Pioneer High School. Roundtree, who idolized Edwards as a child, coached one of the teams.

Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com

Roy Roundtree wants to wear the No. 1 jersey for the Michigan football team, and not just because of the prestige attached to it at his school.

He grew up idolizing the last guy who wore it.

And that guy, Braylon Edwards, enlisted Roundtree to coach in his charity basketball game Friday night at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor.

"That was my idol growing up," said Roundtree, who grew up in Ohio but is a lifelong Michigan fan. "I watched him every Saturday, and to see all the great wide receivers come through Michigan, that weighed on my options coming here."

Braylon Edwards to hold annual charity basketball game Friday at Pioneer High School

Braylon Edwards looks for a pass during the Braylon Edwards Foundation Celebrity Basketball Game at Pioneer High School last April. This year's event is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday.

Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com

Former Michigan football star Braylon Edwards will be hooping for charity once again.

The Braylon Edwards Foundation will host its annual "Celebrity Basketball Game" on Friday at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor.

The event is scheduled to run from 8-10 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Braylon Edwards waived by San Francisco 49ers

Braylon Edwards was waived today by the San Francisco 49ers, the former Michigan football standout announced via Twitter and his personal website.

"I was released today by the 49ers due to my injury that required more time to rehab and hasn’t allowed me to re-sync with the offense," Edwards said in a statement. "I wish the 49ers organization the best of luck during the Playoffs. I will be working hard this off season to strengthen my knee and prepare for the 2012 season. Thanks for your continued support and for being such loyal fans."

ESPN.com (with video): Former Michigan star Braylon Edwards honors promise he made to 8th-graders in 2005

Braylon Edwards.

Paul Sakuma | AP Photo

ESPN's Rick Reilly caught up to Edwards, who promised 100 eighth-graders that he'd give them $10,000 toward college if they carried at least a 2.5 grade-point average, did 15 hours of community service and were exemplary students. Seventy-nine of the 100 in the program met the requirements.

Edwards, who was a rookie with the Cleveland Browns when he made the promise, now is with the San Francisco 49ers. His promise is basically equal to his current salary.

"That's how it goes sometimes in life," Edwards said in a video interview with Reilly. Watch the complete story below.

Braylon Edwards sues Oakland County restaurant after altercation

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Braylon Edwards wants to be 'accountable, responsible' for new coach and fellow Michigan man Jim Harbaugh

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Braylon Edwards releases statement about alleged involvement in Birmingham bar fight

A public relations firm released a statement on behalf of NFL wide receiver Braylon Edwards on Thursday claiming the former Michigan football standout has been cleared of any involvement in a fight at South Bar in Birmingham earlier this week.

Two cousins of Edwards are being charged with felonious assault after the brawl resulted in two bouncers being stabbed -- one with a pocket knife, another with a fork.

observer & eccentric: Braylon Edwards, two others involved in Birmingham bar brawl

This article was updated to reflect that the men involved in the brawl are not related to Braylon Edwards.

Two friends of former Michigan football player Braylon Edwards are being charged with felonious assault after a Birmingham bar brawl on Monday ended with two bouncers stabbed -- one with a pocket knife, another with a fork.

Today, Observer and Eccentric newspapers is reporting that Edwards may have been more directly involved in the incident than originally believed.

Braylon Edwards pleads guilty to DWI in Manhattan court

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WDIV-TV: Braylon Edwards involved in single-car crash on Belle Isle

Former Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards was involved in a single-car accident on Belle Isle early this morning, Detroit television station WDIV reported.

Police said alcohol was not a factor and there were no injuries in the crash of an Audi being driven by Edwards and owned by his 25-year-old passenger. WDIV video shows the location where the car failed to complete a curve, jumped a curb and crashed into concrete pylons.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Braylon Edwards follows through on $1 million promise to Cleveland high school graduates

Michael Gundich, 18, one of the Braylon Edwards Foundation's scholarship recipients, hugs Edwards after the Advance 100 Graduation Wednesday night.

Joshua Gunter | Cleveland Plain Dealer

Braylon Edwards made good on a promise he made to a group of Cleveland eighth graders in 2007, awarding them $1 million worth of college scholarships.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the former Michigan wide receiver hosted the Braylon Edwards Foundation's Advance 100 Graduation at Cuyahoga Community College's Metro Campus Wednesday night.

One hundred students received $10,000 scholarships for holding up their end of the bargain: Completing 15 hours of community service each year and maintaining a 2.5 GPA through graduation.

Michigan football alum Braylon Edwards gives blessing for a No. 1 jersey successor

Save for a spring-practice faux pas three years ago, Braylon Edwards remains the last Michigan football player to wear the coveted No. 1 jersey.

Could someone new snag it soon? Reserved for standout wide receivers, Edwards said Friday night there are three current Wolverines who could potentially meet the standards set for No. 1 - Roy Roundtree, Junior Hemingway and Darryl Stonum.

If coach Brady Hoke deems one of them worthy, they have Edwards’ blessing.

Former receiver Braylon Edwards impressed by one Michigan coach, down on another following busy Friday

Mike Hart has some laughs from the bench during Braylon Edwards' charity basketball game Friday night at Pioneer High School. Edwards wasn't impressed with Hart's coaching in their Blue team's two-point loss.

Angela J. Cesere | AnnArbor.com

One coach disappointed his players Friday. One inspired his audience.

The culprit in the first case, former Michigan running back Mike Hart, had the audacity to coach the losing side in Braylon Edwards’ charity basketball game at Pioneer High School.

“Mike should have gotten fired,” Edwards laughed, taking some good-natured shots and his former college teammate and still-friend after an opposing team that included Detroit Pistons Charlie Villanueva and Austin Daye escaped with a two-point win.

“Mike did an awful job of coaching, and we’re going to look into his contract after today.”

Lucky for the Wolverines, their real coach earned better reviews.

In advance of Saturday’s spring football game, Brady Hoke hosted an alumni event for more than 250 former Wolverines at the Al Glick Field House on Friday afternoon.

slideshow: Images from Braylon Edwards' charity basketball game

Former Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards held a charity basketball game at Pioneer High School on Friday night. AnnArbor.com photographer Angela J. Cesere captured the following images:

Rosters taking shape for Braylon Edwards' charity basketball game

Former Michigan football players Mike Hart, Marlin Jackson and Steve Breaston will take part in Braylon Edwards' charity basketball game scheduled for April 15 at Pioneer High School.

According to a release from the Braylon Edwards Foundation, confirmed players also include NFL players Ryan Mundy (Pittsburgh Steelers), Britt Davis (Denver Broncos), Vernon Gholston (New York Jets), Willis McGahee (Baltimore Ravens), Sam Shields (Green Bay Packers), Devin Thomas (New York Giants) and Dre Bly. Former Michigan basketball player Jimmy King will also participate.

Braylon Edwards will host celebrity basketball game at Pioneer High School on April 15

Former Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards is bringing his basketball fundraiser back to Ann Arbor on April 15.

The Braylon Edwards Foundation Celebrity Basketball game was announced on Edwards' website Tuesday evening. The university is offering tickets on its athletic website.

Today's pro sports links: It's wake-up time for Braylon Edwards; errors cost Detroit Tigers and more links

New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards, center, appears in court Tuesday.

Associated Press

It's time for former Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards to evaluate his life and act like the star he believes he is, columnist Michael Rosenberg writes for SI.com.

Edwards, who has six receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown for the New York Jets this season, was arrested about 5 a.m. Tuesday on Manhatten's West Side for driving while intoxicated.

Rosenberg on Edwards:

He can still be the man I think he can be, instead of what the country thinks he is. But frankly, he doesn't have as much time as he thinks. He is 27 years old. Unlike most professions, pro football does not allow you to reinvent yourself at 35. If Edwards doesn't change his ways soon, his legacy will be that of a knucklehead. Hey, some people on this planet are knuckleheads. But Edwards is bright and gifted and does not have to be one of them.

Edwards will not start for the Jets on Sunday. Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said any playing time on Sunday is up to coach Rex Ryan.

Associated Press: Jets on Braylon Edwards' arrest: 'We are very disappointed'

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets and former Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards was arrested in Manhattan on a charge of driving while intoxicated Tuesday, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.