New England wide receiver Julian Edelman had been thinking about retirement and made it official on social media
The New England Patriots they ended the contract for wide receivers Julian Edelman, as it appeared on the competition’s transaction cable Monday, and the wide receiver confirmed its withdrawal on social media moments later.
Nobleman appeared with the indication of physical examination not approved with the equipment in the transaction.
A three-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots, Edelman had recently considered his retirement and the termination of his contract, according to Reiss New England it was an administrative procedure of the team in that direction.
In May 2019 Nobleman signed a two-season, $ 15.5 million contract extension that ran through the 2021 season. With the loss of the receiver Patriots they get $ 3.4 million below the salary ceiling.
Foxboro forever pic.twitter.com/x3SDDPJoTX
– Julian Edelman (@ Edelman11) April 12, 2021
The downsizing of the Nobleman leaves N’Keal Harry Jakobi Meyers, Gunner Olszewski just signed Kendrick Bourne Y Nelson Agholor as the leading wide receivers in New England
Nobleman, 35 years old, came to the NFL as a seventh round recruit in the Design 2009 from NFL, after playing quarterback in Kent State
The open recipient posted a video on social networks where it appears in the middle of Gillette Stadium, while listening to narrations of some of his most memorable moments with the Patriots, with the legend “Foxboro forever“where Edelman gives a farewell speech.
“Nothing in my career has gotten easy, and it’s no surprise, this won’t be easy either. I’ve always said, ‘I’m going to fall off the wheels’, and they eventually fell. I will make my official retirement announcement from footballIt was a tough decision, but the right decision for me and my family. I am honored and so proud to retire as a Patriot
“There are a million people I have to thank: Mr. [Robert] Kraft, the Familia strength, I’ve learned so much from you on and off the field. Trainer [Bill] Belichickbecause I gave myself a chance, I will always love you. My companions, we went to war, we lost some, we won some, you will always be my brothers. To all my coaches I played for, I appreciate all your perspectives, all your work, all your knowledge. To the entire Patriots organization, from the cafeteria ladies, the cleaners, the people in the hallways, the strength and conditioning group, we share so many wonderful memories that I will never forget. And of course, my family, they’ve always watched my back.
“It has been the best 12 years of my life, it was a great ride and I can do the Patriot NationYou welcomed my family and me to a region we did not know. But now I am one of you. I leave you with two words: ‘Foxboro forever
In 12 seasons with the Patriots Nobleman he had 620 receptions for 6,822 yards and 36 touchdowns. In addition, he ran the ball 58 times for 413 yards and completed all six passes he tried on the NFL, including a touchdown in 2019. Nobleman ranks second in the history of the NFL with 118 late season receptions, behind only 151 in front Jerry RiceWas appointed Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl LIII
In the past season Nobleman suffered injuries and played only six games, one of which started. He caught 21 passes for 315 yards and didn’t get a touchdown. The Patriots They ended the year 7-9 and were out of season for the first time since 2008.
The most memorable piece in the career of Nobleman with New England took place during the comeback victory of the Super Bowl LI in front of Atlanta FalconsWith less than three minutes to play, Tom Brady connected to Nobleman on a 23-yard throw in the center of the field that was initially deflected by a defender. Between three players of the Falcons Nobleman he juggled the egg-shaped before finally catching it millimeters off the ground. The pass was revised and it was confirmed that the ball did not touch the ground, making it a full pass. Reception helped That’s right to equalize the game on 28 points, to finally win in extra time, after a point behind, 28-3.
Nobleman He also became known for his social media activities, particularly the posts he posted with his former colleagues Danny Amendola from New England Rob Gronkowski Y Brady