Julian Edelman and Patriots Agree on Contract: Latest Details and Analysis

March 15, 2014   ·   Timothy Rapp   ·   Jump to comments

Julian Edelman was able to turn a big 2013 season with the New England Patriots into a new contract with them.
Adam Schefter first reported the deal:
The wide receiver confirmed the deal on his Twitter feed: 
Edelman stepped into the role on the Patriots offense vacated by Wes Welker, when the latter signed with the Denver Broncos last offseason, and produced major results, finishing the season with 105 receptions for 1,056 yards and six touchdowns. All were career highs.
And Edelman's familiarity with Tom Brady was vital, as both Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola struggled with injuries, while the quarterback had a difficult time establishing chemistry with the team's younger receivers.
The Patriots chose not to use the franchise tag on Edelman, however, calling into question just how much they valued him. Before free agency began, one anonymous agent told Ron Borges of the Boston Herald that Edelman would be wise to cash in on his success while he s...

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