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Reports: Patriots release Julian Edelman

According to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport, the Patriots terminated Edelman's contract over a "failed physical"

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — After 11 seasons, New England Patriots star wide receiver Julian Edelman is no longer with the team, according to reports.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said in a Tweet Monday afternoon that according to wire reports, the Patriots terminated Edelman's contact, listing the reason as a "failed physical.