Many ELF insiders have known that Zach Edwards would not return to the ELF this summer. With the recent news of Jaylon Henderson joining the Musketeers it became more than clear that the ELF’s all-time leading passer would be stepping away from the game for now. 

Now Edwards posted on Instagram: "Au Revoir Paris. An unbelievable experience filled with the most amazing people, fans, teammates, coaches and brothers. Memories that I’ll forever hold close to my heart and two summers that I’ll never forget."

"It was truly an honor"

"Thank you to the Paris Musketeers for the opportunity to come in and help build one of the most electric franchises in European American Football. It was truly an honor to wear those colors."

"I decided it was time to step away from football for the time being for reasons personal to me. I’m not sure what’s next or if football is over yet but so thankful I got to call Paris home."

An all-time leading legacy

Edwards has been one of the league’s top quarterbacks every year of the ELF’s history and currently sits first in all time passing yards with 11,992, all time passing touchdowns with 121 and also most career total touchdowns with 144 in 46 games.

The Minnesota native played two seasons for the Barcelona Dragons in 2021 and 2022 leading the Dragons to the semi-finals in his last year in Spain, earning All-Star honors and was nominated for the league's MVP.

In 2023 he helped lay the foundation for the expansion Paris Musketeers going 6-6 with the new franchise. Last season he raised the bar helping Paris to a 11-3 record, a playoff win, and another semi-finals appearance. Edwards was honored as the "ELF 2024 Offensive Player of the year" for this past season. 

Edwards leaves a legacy of exciting play and record breaking performances as he helped build the league up into what it is today. The story of the ELF cannot be written without Zach "The Magic Man" Edwards. We wish him luck for whatever is next. 

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