New England cut the 34-year-old Monday, and soon after he retired in a video posted on Twitter. “I’ve always said I’m going to go until the wheels come off,” Edelman said in the video. “And they finally have fallen off.”
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Patriots notebook: Julian Edelman’s chronic knee troubles will force difficult decision
Julian Edelman has been a longtime anchor for the New England offense, but his knee issues could prevent the Patriots from counting on his availability.
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Commentary: Sports might be back in 2021, but in New England, you’d hardly know it
After decades of glory, Travis Barrett points out the region’s current rut in professional sports.
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Patriots owner Robert Kraft says spending spree a response to 7-9 record
Kraft says watching Brady win the Super Bowl with the Buccaneers was not as painful as watching the Patriots flop.
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Patriots notebook: Kyle Van Noy praises Bill Belichick, gives ‘no comment’ on Brian Flores
Linebacker Kyle Van Noy was surprised when he was cut by the Dolphins just one season into his four-year, $51 million deal and has since agreed to return to the Patriots.
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Patriots notebook: New England retains key offensive piece by re-signing James White
White, who has been one of the NFL’s top pass catchers out of the backfield, agrees to a 1-year contract.
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Patriots notebook: Tight end Jonnu Smith eyeing ‘fresh start on the journey’
New England’s new tight end Jonnu Smith, fresh off a season with career highs in receptions (41), receiving yards (448) and touchdowns (eight), is ready for even more.
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Energy already high among new additions to Patriots’ roster
The Patriots have been one of the NFL’s top spenders in free agency, guaranteeing about $175 million in salary to 19 players.
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Patriots notebook: Andrews re-signs, Van Noy returns, Chung retires
New England re-signs center David Andrews and also brings back linebacker Kyle Van Noy after a 1-year stint with the Dolphins, but safety Patrick Chung is ending his 11-year career.
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Patriots notebook: Karras returning to New England after a year with Dolphins
Center Ted Karras has reportedly signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Patriots.