Like happened for many others this year, Julian Edelman’s 2020 did not go nearly as planned.
The 34-year-old receiver missed 10 games for a knee injury that required in-season surgery, and wound up costing Edelman the rest of his 2020 season. His recent injury history, combined with his age, make it no sure thing that Edelman is a New England Patriot next season.
While Edelman is on the books for an affordable $6.2 million in the final year of his contract next season, the team would also save about $2.7 million this offseason if they parted ways with him, via trade or release.