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Julian Edelman Enters Patriots Hall of Fame

He frames staying with the Patriots over a 2020 Tampa overture from Tom Brady as key to his one-team legacy.

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PHILADELPHIA PA. - NOVEMBER 17: New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman takes to the field before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 17, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

Overview

  • Edelman is being enshrined as the 37th member after a May fan vote over finalists Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri.
  • He confirmed Brady contacted him in 2020 about joining the Buccaneers, but he chose to finish his career in New England.
  • The former Kent State quarterback was drafted No. 232 in 2009 before converting to receiver and becoming a core Patriots contributor.
  • He retired in 2021 with 620 receptions for 6,822 yards and 36 touchdowns, ranking second in franchise receptions and owning three Super Bowl rings with a Super Bowl LIII MVP.
  • Career highlights include the Super Bowl LI juggling catch, the go-ahead touchdown in Super Bowl XLIX, and a 51-yard playoff touchdown pass to Danny Amendola in 2015.