Just when people had the New England Patriots penciled in to repeat as Super Bowl champions, an injury to a key contributor struck.
Julian Edelman was carted off the field during the Patriots’ preseason game on Friday night, and the team now suspects he may have a torn ACL, according to reports.
Patriots suspect Julian Edelman tore his ACL, but do not definitely know, per source. MRI on Sunday to determine full extent of injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 26, 2017
#Patriots WR Julian Edelman has suffered what is believed to be a torn ACL, per sources. MRI tomorrow to confirm.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 26, 2017
Edelman’s MRI will be on Saturday, not Sunday.
Even facing the possibility that he may be done for the season, Edelman is maintaining a positive attitude.
On Julian Edelman, severity of his knee injury isn't known but he's showing resolve whatever the diagnosis is. "I am relentless," he texted.
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) August 26, 2017
Edelman’s role on the Patriots has grown over his nine years with the team. He caught 98 passes for a career-high 1,106 yards last season, in addition to carrying the ball 12 times and returning some punts.
Signed to an extension this offseason, the potential loss of Edelman would be a major hit to the Patriots.
