The New England Patriots announced their team captains ahead of Week 1 and Julian Edelman didn’t make that list.
He’s the most experienced wide receiver, and the most experienced player on the offensive side of the ball in New England. Edelman, 34, is heading into his 11th season and he’s never earned the prestigious title. This season was the perfect time to take that next step — but, Bill Belichick and the team had other players in mind.
The eight captains are Cam Newton, Matthew Slater, David Andrews, James White, Ja’Whaun Bentley, Lawrence Guy, Devin McCourty and Jason McCourty.