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How Patriots Should Use Julian Edelman If Wide Receiver Returns In 2021

The 2020 NFL season was frustrating for the New England Patriots and their postseason legend wide receiver Julian Edelman.

The Patriots went 7-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008, while Edelman suited up for just six games as he fought through a nagging knee injury.

Edelman didn’t give a definitive answer about retirement during a recent appearance on Barstool Sports podcast “Pardon My Take,” but it sounds like the receiver will attempt to give it a go in 2021. And with the way New England’s depth chart currently is stacked up, the Patriots could use him next season.