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Julian Edelman Experiencing Something New In 12th Season With Patriots

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has a new quarterback and apparently a new practice routine.

Edelman, who has no known injury, has seemingly been afforded rest days in training camp. Edelman was absent for the Patriots’ eighth practice on Aug. 25 and was limited in other sessions. He said it’s been an adjustment.

“I’ve been playing here — this is my 12th year. This is the first time I’ve really done this,” Edelman said.

Edelman has played with different quarterbacks throughout his Patriots career. When Tom Brady was suspended for four games in 2016, the Patriots started Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett at QB.