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Julian Edelman | Wide Receiver

Team: New England Patriots
Age / DOB:  (26) / 5/22/1986
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 198
College: Kent State
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ESPN Boston agrees with the Boston Herald that Patriots WR Julian Edelman is not a lock for a roster spot.
The Patriots waited nearly a month before re-signing Edelman to a contract that includes no guaranteed money, while a setback with his troublesome foot has him questionable for the beginning of camp. Edelman's experience in the Patriots' system and special-teams prowess should give him a leg up on the likes of Donald Jones, Lavelle Hawkins and Michael Jenkins, but only if he's healthy. May 14 - 6:32 PM
Source: ESPN Boston

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Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

Per the Boston Herald, Danny Amendola and Aaron Dobson are the only locks to make the Patriots' roster at wide receiver.

Julian Edelman suffered a setback with his broken right foot this week, and he may not be ready for the start of camp. Edelman's one-year deal contains no guaranteed money. The Patriots added a trio of veterans -- Michael Jenkins, Donald Jones, and Lavelle Hawkins -- that will compete for spot(s). Fourth-round pick Josh Boyce would have to fall flat on his face to not make the final 53.
Source: Boston Herald
May 9 - 1:33 PM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

The Boston Globe reports Julian Edelman has suffered a setback with his broken right foot, and is back in a walking boot.

Per reporter Shalise Manza Young, Edelman "could" be ready for June's mandatory minicamp, but would only participate on a limited basis. That means he should be considered questionable, at best, for the beginning of training camp. Edelman was reportedly "fully recovered" in early April, but it's doubtful he re-injured a 100 percent healed foot. Edelman has a golden opportunity to seize a bigger role following the departure of Wes Welker, but like his slot compatriot Danny Amendola, he will have to prove he can stay on the field before anything else.
Source: Shalise Manza Young on Twitter
May 7 - 2:32 PM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

The Boston Globe expects Julian Edelman to back up Danny Amendola as the Patriots' "Z" receiver this season.

The "Z" position is a combo of flanker and slot in New England's offense. As the Globe notes, Edelman and Amendola are "similar athletically," and both have durability concerns. So "doubling up" makes sense. Edelman is also likely to reassume punt return duties. He'll need an Amendola injury to matter in fantasy.
Source: Boston Globe
Apr 13 - 5:35 PM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

Julian Edelman's new one-year contract with the Patriots has a maximum value of just $1.15M and contains no guaranteed money.

Conversely, Danny Amendola got a five-deal that included a max value of $28.5M and $10M guaranteed. Edelman's pact has reception incentives that go all the way up to $250K for 70 catches, but he'll need injuries in front of him to get anywhere near that. Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Amendola and possibly Emmanuel Sanders are all ahead of him on the pass-catching totem pole.
Source: ESPN Boston
Apr 11 - 9:13 AM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

According to ESPN Boston, newly re-signed Julian Edelman "opened eyes" with his Patriots teammates and coaches last season, specifically by improving his straight-line speed.

Per reporter Mike Reiss, it was part of the reason the Pats rewarded Edelman with more snaps in two-receiver sets early in the year. They also believe he's improved as a blocker. Reiss projects Edelman as a top-four option at wideout in 2013, and "maybe even top-3." Before Edelman can emerge as a sneaky fantasy option, he's going to have to prove he can stay healthy.
Source: ESPN Boston
Apr 10 - 1:30 PM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

Patriots agreed to terms with WR Julian Edelman on a one-year contract.

Edelman briefly flashed difference-making ability in the slot last season, stealing snaps from Wes Welker before a Week 3 hand injury railroaded his season. He finished with just 21 catches for 235 yards and three touchdowns in nine games, but averaged 15.5 yards per punt return and brought one to the house for the third straight season. Edelman will start the season behind Danny Amendola, Donald Jones and possibly Emmanuel Sanders, but he'll have an impact. Amendola has missed 20 games over the last two seasons.
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Apr 10 - 11:56 AM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

Free agent WR/PR Julian Edelman is fully recovered from the broken foot that landed him on injured reserve in December.

Edelman made his first visit of free agency to the Giants this past week, and he is reportedly considering "all options." ESPN Boston believes the Patriots would like to have him back, but Edelman will need to come to grips with the fact that he wasn't the top choice to replace Wes Welker in the slot. The soon-to-be 27-year-old should be ready for OTAs.
Source: ESPN Boston
Apr 7 - 10:09 AM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

Free agent WR/PR Julian Edelman left his visit with the Giants without a contract.

It was Edelman's first visit of free agency, and he may have plans to give other teams a look. We certainly wouldn't rule out the soon-to-be 27-year-old re-signing with the Patriots. ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss wondered in his weekly chat if a one-year, $2 million deal could get Edelman back in New England.
Related: Giants
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
Apr 4 - 8:51 PM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

Free agent WR/PR Julian Edelman is visiting the Giants.

It's the first we've heard of Edelman since the start of free agency. Local media expected Edelman to re-sign with the Pats, but ESPN Boston believes the broken foot that sent him to I.R. in December has stalled his market. Edelman may be steamed the Pats signed Danny Amendola to replace Wes Welker instead of him, but he'd have more depth-chart climbing to do in New York than Foxboro.
Related: Giants
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Apr 3 - 5:14 PM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

ESPN Boston believes the Patriots are still in the mix to re-sign free agent Julian Edelman.

It's hard to be out of the mix when nobody has even been in the mix for Edelman's services through two weeks of free agency. Beat writer Mike Reiss thinks Edelman's season-ending foot injury is to blame. We'd expect his market to heat up soon, but the Patriots are likely the favorites.
Source: ESPN Boston
Mar 24 - 9:23 AM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

The Boston Globe "would expect" the Patriots to re-sign free agent Julian Edelman to "backup/platoon" with new WR Danny Amendola.

We haven't heard a peep about Edelman since the start of free agency, or January for that matter. It's possible his agent is simply discrete, but it's more likely he doesn't have a market. Edelman and his versatility should mean more to the Patriots than any other team.
Source: Greg A. Bedard on Twitter
Mar 13 - 8:15 PM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss "thinks we'll see" impending free agent Julian Edelman back with the Patriots in 2013.

Reiss seems to think Edelman is certain to be brought back, while Wes Welker and Brandon Lloyd's futures are murkier. The Patriots could view Edelman as the long-term solution in the slot, even though he has been pretty injury-prone in his career. Edelman ended the 2012 season on injured reserve with a broken foot.
Source: ESPN Boston
Jan 31 - 2:17 PM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

Patriots placed Julian Edelman (broken foot) on injured reserve, ending his season.

The Pats have already used their "designated for return" spot on Visanthe Shiancoe. Edelman had been an underrated playmaker when healthy this season. He was second in the NFL with a 15.5 average on punt returns and scored long touchdowns through the air, on a punt, and on a fumble return in the past three weeks alone while also breaking off a 47-yard run. Brandon Lloyd, a disappointment to date, will have to step up offense. Due to hit free agency in 2013, Edelman could see his market value take a dip with yet another injury.
Source: CBS Boston
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 03:18:00 PM
Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

ESPN's Adam Schefter stated on Monday Night Countdown that Julian Edelman "looks like he's going to be out for an extended period" due to a foot injury suffered in Sunday's win over the Dolphins.

The run-blocking receiver emerged from the win on crutches and sporting a walking boot. The secretive Patriots aren't going to divulge details of Edelman's injury, but it appears to be either a high ankle sprain or severe foot sprain, if not something more severe. Edelman can be dropped in re-draft leagues. The Patriots have signed Donte' Stallworth as receiver depth in the meantime.
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 08:03:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Tom Brady
2Ryan Mallett
3Mike Kafka
RB1Stevan Ridley
2Shane Vereen
3Brandon Bolden
4LeGarrette Blount
5Leon Washington
GLB1Stevan Ridley
2Shane Vereen
3RB1Shane Vereen
2Stevan Ridley
FB1James Develin
2Ben Bartholomew
WR11Danny Amendola
2Julian Edelman
3Donald Jones
4Matt Slater
5T.J. Moe
WR21Aaron Dobson
2Josh Boyce
3Michael Jenkins
4Lavelle Hawkins
5Kenbrell Thompkins
WR31Julian Edelman
TE1Rob Gronkowski
2Aaron Hernandez
3Michael Hoomanawanui
4Daniel Fells
5Jake Ballard
K1Stephen Gostkowski