Edgerrin James is an all-pro National Football League running back, who most recently played for the Arizona Cardinals. Before signing with the Cardinals, James played six years with the Indianapolis Colts.

James was released by the Cardinals on April 28, 2009, just days after the team drafted former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Chris Wells.ESPN.com: Cards Cut James After Drafting Wells

A record setting running back at the University of Miami, Edgerrin James went on to sign a $49 million contract as the forth overall pick in the 1999 NFL draft. In his first two years as the running back for the Indianapolis Colts, James ran for 3,262 yards and 26 touchdowns. However, in 2001, James was stricken with a career threatening injury when he tore is Anterior cruciate ligament. Although sidelined for the rest of the 2001 season, James rebounded in the 2002 campaign, and was back in full force during the 2004 and 2005, season where he was able to total 3,054 yards and 22 touchdowns. He left the Colts after the 2005 season and signed a four-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.

In April of 2009, Andia Denise Wilson, the mother of his four children passed away at the age of 30, lowing a battle to leukemia.ProFootballTalk.com: Mother Of Edgerrin James' Children Dies

• ProFootballTalk.com: Mother Of Edgerrin James' Children Dies (April 20, 2009)

• ESPN.com: Source: James Wants Release (March 4, 2009)

• ESPN.com: James expecting to leave Cardinals (January 2, 2009)

• ESPN Video: Cardinals reject James request to be released (Time: 1:10)

• ESPN.com: Team declined to releasing James November 19, 2008)

• The Arizona Republic: Cards' James Irritated by Criticism (October 22, 2008)

• USATODAY: Edgerrin James looks to follow Curtis Martin's path (August 1, 2007)

• FOX Sports: Edgerrin James

• Topix: Edgerrin James News

• CBSSports.com: Edgerrin James

• Google News: Edgerrin James

• Sports Illustrated: NFL Draft 1999 - Edgerrin James Draft Video

• Mahalo's Guide to the Arizona Cardinals
• Pro-Football-Reference.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'0"
  • Weight: 219 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1999