The first time Julian Edelman appeared on the radar was during the 2009 preseason opener, four months after the New England Patriots selected him 232nd overall in the draft. Serving as the team’s punt returner with Wes Welker out, he returned a kick 75 yards to the end zone on just his fourth-ever touch in an NFL game. Ten years later, Edelman is adding two more years to his contract to potentially finish his career in New England.
This contract extension is just the latest chapter in Edelman’s Patriots tenure — one that will earn him a spot in the team’s and potentially even pro football’s Hall of Fame one day.