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The three-time Super Bowl champion, New England Patriots wideout Julian Edelman has announced he is retiring after the Patriots released him. It was reported that the Patriots terminated his contract after he failed a team physical; which is really just a technicality. Injuries slowed and ultimately ended his illustrious career.
Edelman earned MVP honors in Super Bowl LIII after catching 12 passes for 141 yards versus the Rams.
Coach Belichick had this to say about him:
“By any measure of what constitutes an elite NFL career — wins, championships, production — Julian has it all,” “Few players can match Julian’s achievements, period, but considering his professional trajectory and longevity, the group is even more select. It is historic. This is a tribute to his legendary competitiveness, mental and physical toughness and will to excel.
“Day in and day out, Julian was always the same: all out. Then, in the biggest games and moments, with championships at stake, he reached even greater heights and delivered some of his best, most thrilling performances. For all Julian did for our team, what I may appreciate the most is he was the quintessential throwback player. He could, and did, do everything — catch, run, throw, block, return, cover and tackle — all with an edge and attitude that would not allow him to fail under any circumstance. Julian Edelman is the ultimate competitor and it was a privilege to coach him.”
Accolades and tributes have been rampant on Twitter since the announcement. You can catch his speech here:
