Mario Edwards Jr. is still in the process of redefining his body.

The Oakland Raiders defensive end has struggled to stay healthy since joining the team as a second-round draft pick out of Florida State in 2015. Keeping his body in optimal playing condition will be key for him to stay on the field in 2017.

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So far, it seems as though Edwards is on the right track. The Raiders list him at 6-foot-3 and 280 pounds, but the third-year pro recently posted a shirtless photo of himself on Instagram with the caption "280 THE RIGHT WAY."

280 THE RIGHT WAY #97 #justwinbaby A post shared by Mario Edwards Jr (@97_rio) on Mar 3, 2017 at 11:22am PST

For a side-by-side comparison, observe the recent photo alongside a photo of Edwards from the 2016 preseason.

Edwards weighed up to 310 pounds at FSU but trimmed down to 279 pounds in time for his pro day. His weight has fluctuated since then, making it a likely factor in his prolonged recovery from a hip injury last year.

That injury, suffered during the first preseason game of the year, put him on injured reserve to start the season. Although he was eligible to return much sooner, Edwards didn't make his comeback until Week 16. He did not make much of an impact upon his return to the lineup, recording one tackle in the final two regular-season games and three tackles in Oakland's postseason loss to the Houston Texans.

Edwards' extended absence forced then-rookie defensive end Jihad Ward into the starting lineup prematurely. He struggled mightily in Edwards' role, as Oakland's defense fell to 26th in the NFL. The Raiders finished the season with the fewest sacks (25), due in large part to their lack of an interior pass-rushing force to complement Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin on the outsides.

The Raiders are counting on Edwards to be in shape, stay healthy and provide a big lift along their defensive line in 2017.

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