New England Open receiver Julian Edelman had been pondering the withdrawal, and made it official on social media
the New England Patriots they ended the open receiver contract Julian EdelmanAs it appeared in the league’s transaction cable on Monday, and the open receiver confirmed his withdrawal on social media moments later.
Edelman appeared with the unapproved physical exam designation with the team in the transaction.
A three-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, Edelman had been contemplating his recent retirement, according to Reiss, and the termination of his contract in New England be an administrative procedure of the team towards this direction.
In May 2019, Edelman he signed a two-season, $ 15.5 million contract extension that ran until, including, the 2015 season. With the low of the receiver, the Patriots they get $ 3,400,000 under the salary cap.
The termination of staff Edelman leaves the N’Keal Harry, Jakobi Meyers, artilleryman Olszewski and to the signed finishes Kendrick Bourne i Nelson Agholor as the main open receptors in New England.
Edelman, 35 years old, came to the NFL as a seventh round recruit in the 2009 Draft from NFL, After playing as a quarterback in State of Kent.
The open receiver posted on social media a video where he appears in the center of Gillette Stadium, While listening to stories of some of his most memorable moments with the Patriots, With the legend “Foxboro forever“, Where Edelman gives a farewell speech.
Foxboro Forever pic.twitter.com/x3SDDPJoTX
– Julian Edelman (@ Edelman11) April 12, 2021
“Nothing in my career has come easy, and it’s no surprise, that won’t be easy either. I’ve always said, ‘I’m going to leave until the wheels fall,’ and they’ve finally fallen. Because of my injury to last year, i will be making my official retirement announcement from american football. It was a difficult decision, but the right decision for me and family. I feel honored and as proud to retire as Patriot.
“There are a million people I have to thank: Mr. [Robert] Kraft, the Family strength, I learned so much from you on and off the field. Coach [Bill] Belichick, To give me a chance, I will always love you for it. My comrades, we went to war, we lost some, we won some, you will always be my brothers. To all my coaches for whom I played, I love all their prospects, all their work, all their knowledge. Throughout the Patriots organization, from the ladies in the cafeteria, the people cleaning, the people in the hallways, the strength and conditioning group, we share so many great memories that I will never forget. And of course, my family, they have always taken care of my back.
“It’s been the best 12 years of my life, it’s been a great ride, and I can’t forget the Patriot Nation. You welcomed my family and me to a region we did not know. But now, I am one of you. I will leave you with two words: ‘Foxboro forever‘”.
Belichick, Which led to Edelman throughout his 12 seasons with the franchise, he described directing the open receiver as “a privilege.”
“By any measure with respect to what constitutes an elite race in the NFL – triumphs, championships, production– Julia he has it, “he said Belichick in a statement issued by the team. “Few players can match the achievements of Julia, Point, but considering their professional trajectory and longevity, the group is even more select. It is historic. This is a tribute to his legendary competitiveness, mental and physical strength, and willingness to shine. Day to day, Julia it was always the same: he gave it his all. And then, in the most important matches and moments, with championships in play, he reached even greater heights and delivered some of his best and most exciting performances. For everything he did Julia for our team, what he loves most is that he was essentially a typical old school player, he could, and he did everything – catch, run, throw, block, come back, cover and tackle – always with an attitude that doesn’t it allowed him to fail under any circumstances. Julian Edelman was the competitor Finally, and it was a privilege to lead. “
In 12 seasons with the Patriots, Edelman accumulate 620 receptions for 6,822 yards and 36 touchdowns. In addition, he ran the ball 58 times for 413 yards and completed the six passes he attempted in the NFL, Including a touchdown to 2019. Edelman ranks second in the history of the NFL with 118 postseason receptions, only behind the 151 of Jerry Rice. was appointed Most Valuable Player of the Super Bowl LIII.
Last season, however, Edelman he was plagued by injuries, playing just six games, one start. He caught 21 passes for 315 yards and failed to touchdown. the Patriots they finished the year with a 7-9 mark and out of postseason for the first time since 2008.
The most memorable play in the career of Edelman with New England occurred during the comeback victory of the Super Bowl LI in front of the Atlanta Falcons. With less than three minutes to play, Tom Brady connected with Edelman in a 23-yard send-off through the center of the field that was, in the first instance, deflected by a defender. Between three players of the Falcons, Edelman he juggled the ovoid before finally trapping himself in millimeters of earth. The pass was checked and it was confirmed that the ovoid did not touch the ground, remaining as a complete pass. The reception helped Pats to tie the game at 28 points, to eventually prevail in overtime, after being down by one point by 28-3.
Edelman he also became known for his activity on social media, particularly the posts he sided with his ex-partners in New England Danny Amendola, Rob Gronkowski i Brady.