Julian Edelman Fantasy Stats

Retired wide receiver Julian Edelman said on The Michael Irvin Podcast that he's "a one-team guy" and won't be coming out of retirement to join former teammate Tom Brady with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. "My knees breaking down, I'm not gonna sit here, you know, I got everything I wanted," Edelman explained. "I got three rings, played in a magical dynasty, with an unbelievable franchise coach, best quarterback of all time, like, yo, I'm not a greedy guy. I played to win, I played to compete, I don't need anything else to prove. I'm good with what I did, I left it all out on the field." Edelman finishes his career with 620 catches, 6,822 receiving yards, 36 touchdowns in 11 seasons and three Super Bowl rings. Despite all that, he never made a Pro Bowl or All-Pro team, making it unlikely he'll enter the NFL Hall of Fame one day.

After being released by the New England Patriots on Monday with a failed-physical designation, wide receiver Julian Edelman officially announced his retirement from football. Edelman tried to play through a pretty serious knee injury last year that eventually required surgery, and he was not going to be able to make it back in 2021 for a full season. The veteran pass-catcher missed 10 games because of the injury last year. "By any measure of what constitutes an elite NFL career -- wins, championships, production -- Julian has it all," Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said. Edelman was as clutch as they come and converted to wideout after playing quarterback in college. The seventh-round pick in 2009 blossomed into a slot receiver in New England, where he spent his entire career. He had his first 1,000-yard season in 2013, catching 105 passes for 1,056 yards and six touchdowns. From 2009-2019, he caught 599 passes for 6,507 yards and 36 touchdowns as quarterback Tom Brady's most trusted target while helping the team win three Super Bowls. Edelman is second all time to only Jerry Rice in playoff catches (118) and yards (1,442). His 620 career catches rank second in team history behind Wes Welker (672).

The New England Patriots released veteran wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee) on Monday, following 11 seasons and three Super Bowl victories with the team. Edelman was listed as a failed physical after he'd been working to return from an injured knee last season. He'll now be facing a decision on his future in the league and could decide to hang up his cleats. Although it's not official just yet, don't be surprised to hear soon that Edelman has decided to retire. Because of the knee injury he suffered last year, it's unlikely that the 34-year-old will be able to play the entirety of the 2021 season. One of the most trustworthy PPR players in fantasy in his time with the Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady, Edelman was sorely missed in New England after he was injured in 2020. He played in just six games last year and had 21 catches for 315 yards and no touchdowns. If this is the end of the road, Edelman will finish his NFL career with 620 regular season receptions, 6,822 yards and 36 touchdowns in 137 games (85 starts), all with the Pats.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee) wants to play in 2021, but he continues to rehab from a knee injury he suffered last season and it remains to be seen if he'll be able to play from a physical standpoint. The 34-year-old veteran played in just six games in 2020 because of his knee ailment and failed to find the end zone for the first time in his career since 2011. His return would be a big boost for a New England offense that will also have a huge hole to fill at quarterback if they don't bring Cam Newton back. However, even if Edelman returns, it's unknown how effective he'll be after coming off that knee injury. He'll be more of a late-round flier if he's healthy, and the team's QB situation will play heavily into his fantasy value.

The New England Patriots are not activating wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee) from the Injured Reserve in order to play on Monday night against the Bills, and it's unlikely that he'll play in the Week 17 season finale against the Jets either. With the Patriots officially eliminated from playoff contention, it doesn't make much sense to throw the 34-year-old out there for two meaningless games. Edelman has been out since the Week 7 loss to the 49ers and also spent some time on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. He'll finish his disappointing 2020 season with just 21 catches for 315 yards and no touchdowns, the first time since 2011 that he has finished without a touchdown. N'Keal Harry, Damiere Byrd and Jakobi Meyers will finish off the year in three-wide sets in a struggling passing offense under quarterback Cam Newton.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee) has not been cleared to return off of injured reserve in time to suit up Sunday against Miami. While it was previously believed that Edelman could miss the remainder of the 2020 year after undergoing knee surgery, the door is at least open for a possible return either against the Bills or Jets over the final two weeks. Without Edelman in the mix, Jakobi Meyers, Damiere Byrd, and N'Keal Harry have held down the WR spots, albeit without much sustained success due to New England's struggles in the passing game. In his six appearances this season, Edelman is yet to find the end zone, having been held to 21 receptions for 315 yards. Keep an eye out over the final two weeks to see if he can return in time, even if he won't hold his traditional fantasy appeal.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee) returned to a full practice on Wednesday. It's a sign that the 34-year-old could return to action in Week 15 against the Dolphins after being out since Week 7 due to a knee injury and a positive COVID-19 test. Edelman would be a risky flex option for fantasy managers against an underrated Miami defense, though. However, Edelman's return will be a nice boost for quarterback Cam Newton, who has struggled tremendously through the air without his No. 1 aerial weapon. Keep track of Edelman's practice status throughout the week, but things are looking good for his chances of making a return this weekend. He has caught 21 of his 39 targets this year for 315 yards in six games. N'Keal Harry, Damiere Byrd and Jakobi Meyers have been operating in three-wide sets.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee, COVID-19) is still "a couple of weeks away" from returning, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Edelman was placed on Injured Reserve after undergoing a knee procedure, but the veteran receiver was also recently placed on the COVID/Reserve list. While there are still hurdles for Edelman to clear, head coach Bill Belichick noted that a lot would have to happen for him to rule his best receiver out. Even if Edelman returns, it's fair to wonder how effective he'll be in a run-first offense that ranks 30th in the league in pass attempts.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelmanwas placed on the COVID-19 list on Monday, which marks yet another setback for the veteran receiver during an injury riddled 2020. Players do not have to test positive for the virus to be placed on the list. Edelman's return to action has been clouded since being placed on Injured Reserve due to a knee ailment, last having appeared in Week 7 against San Francisco. Having appeared in six games this year, Edelman has amassed just 21 receptions for 315 yards without a touchdown, a significant downturn from the production that fantasy managers have come to expect on a yearly basis. Check back for further updates on Edelman's health status as they become available ahead of the team's Week 13 matchup against the Chargers.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee) has been placed on the Injured Reserve. Edelman had surgery on his knee and is expected to miss at least the next three games, though head coach Bill Belichick seemed optimistic about the veteran receiver returning at some point before the end of the season. It's safe to drop Edelman in 12-team leagues, especially since he wasn't really producing before going under the knife. With starter N'Keal Harry (concussion) also out on Sunday, the Patriots will have to turn to Jakobi Meyers, Damiere Byrdand Gunner Olszewski for three-wide receiver sets. Meyers and Byrd can only be used by the most desperate of fantasy managers in deeper leagues, as the matchup against Buffalo is tough.