Anthony Edwards Downplays Idea of Playing in NFL on Video, 'I Love' Being in NBA

Don't worry, Minnesota Timberwolves fans.

Anthony Edwards isn't leaving for the NFL.

"Playing in the NFL? Nah, I'm cool," he said during a video with GQ (7:20 mark). "I mean, I want to but I love where I'm at."

In November 2023, Edwards turned heads when he told comedian Marco Summers  (h/t ESPN), "I think I might be the first one" when discussing a player to play in both the NFL and the NBA.

ESPN noted Edwards was a star running back growing up but eventually switched over to basketball.

It was a wise decision, as he is now one of the best players in the NBA at just 23 years old. He was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 NBA draft and is now a three-time All-Star who helped lead the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals last season.

They are also just one game away from eliminating LeBron James, Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of this year's playoffs.

Edwards has been unstoppable while helping Minnesota seize a 3-1 lead in the high-profile series. He is averaging 29.8 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists while shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 43.2 percent from deep through the first four games.

Minnesota will look to close out the Lakers on Wednesday and take a step closer to a championship, which will be far easier to do with Edwards remaining in the NBA instead of pursuing an NFL dream.