Hurricanes running back Gus Edwards out for year

Edwards injures foot while vying to replace Duke Johnson

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami Hurricanes running back Gus Edwards is out for the year.

The team made the announcement Sunday night.

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Edwards, who has a left foot injury, was a part of a group of running backs looking to replace Duke Johnson.

The Hurricanes running back group will include Joe Yearby, Trayone Gray or Mark Walton.

Edwards rushed for six touchdowns last season.

"We are tremendously disappointed for him, but we will be there with him on the road to recovery and anxiously await his return," Miami coach Al Golden said.

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