The New England Patriots' starters turned in a mostly dominant performance in Friday night’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions, although there was a potential ominous cloud over what unfolded when receiver Julian Edelman injured his right knee two minutes into the game and was carted to the locker room.
Edelman planted hard on his right foot while running after the catch, and as he lunged forward, he immediately reached for the side and then the back of his knee.
Quarterback Tom Brady’s concern was evident as he entered the medical tent along the Ford Field sideline to check on Edelman, one of his closest friends.