Overview

• Edelman received his red jacket Saturday in Foxborough, entering the Patriots Hall of Fame alongside former head coach Bill Parcells as the 37th inductee.
• He recounted that Tom Brady called in 2020 to ask about joining the Buccaneers, a pitch he declined to finish his career in New England.
• Assessing Mike Vrabel's team this week, Edelman praised Week 2 offensive gains under Josh McDaniels but said a playoff return may still be out of reach.
• Converted from a college quarterback to an NFL receiver, Edelman ranks second in franchise history with 620 receptions and won three Super Bowls, including Super Bowl LIII MVP.
• Fans voted him in over finalists Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri, honoring postseason highlights such as his Super Bowl LI catch and a 2014 touchdown pass to Danny Amendola.