Kent State University President Beverly Warren and Kent State alumnus and current New England Patriots player Julian Edelman get ready to start the Kent State Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015. Edelman returned to his alma mater to take part in the Homecoming parade as Grand Marshal.
Brooke ForrestJulian Edelman, New England Patriots wide receiver and former Kent State quarterback, suffered a non-contact leg injury during New England's preseason game against the Detroit Lions Friday, which resulted in a complete tear of the ACL in his right knee, as first reported by Albert Breer.
Edelman made a catch down the middle of the field and cut upfield before landing awkwardly on his right leg and crumbling to the turf.