wide receiver is expected to miss multiple games after undergoing knee surgery earlier this week.
Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Edelman is expected to be placed on injured reserve on Saturday.
Under the NFL's adjusted rules for 2020, players who go on the injured reserve only have to miss three games before their practice window can be opened.
Edelman had a precautionary knee procedure on Thursday after being listed on the team's injury report since Week 1 of their 2-4 campaign.
Edelman has struggled with knee injuries in the past.