Julian Edelman won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots, becoming one of the most prolific receivers in NFL postseason history in the process.
But the future Patriots Hall of Famer nearly left New England title-less and discouraged before the 2013 season.
In “Julian Edelman: A Football Life,” which premieres Friday night at 9 p.m. ET on NFL Network, the retired wide receiver reflects on how New England’s decision to sign Danny Amendola after letting Wes Welker walk in free agency nearly caused him to spurn the Patriots and sign with the New York Giants.
“I was hurt,” Edelman said.