Patriots receiver Julian Edelman announces retirement
ADDS RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT FILE — In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) stretches but cannot catch a pass in front of New York Jets safety Jamal Adams, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots terminated Edelman's contract with a failed physical designation Monday, April 12, 2021, according to the NFL's transaction wire. Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, Edelman announced Monday that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

ADDS RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT FILE — In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) stretches but cannot catch a pass in front of New York Jets safety Jamal Adams, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots terminated Edelman's contract with a failed physical designation Monday, April 12, 2021, according to the NFL's transaction wire. Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, Edelman announced Monday that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Apr. 12, 2021 07:25 PM EDT
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman speaks with reporters in the team's locker room before an NFL football team practice in Foxborough, Mass. Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, Edelman announced Monday, April 12, 2021, that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman speaks with reporters in the team's locker room before an NFL football team practice in Foxborough, Mass. Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, Edelman announced Monday, April 12, 2021, that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Apr. 12, 2021 06:10 PM EDT
FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) cannot catch a pass in the end zone as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cortez Allen (28) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, Edelman announced Monday, April 12, 2021, that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) cannot catch a pass in the end zone as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cortez Allen (28) defends in the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, Edelman announced Monday, April 12, 2021, that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Apr. 12, 2021 06:10 PM EDT
FILE - In this July 31, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman greets fans as he steps on the field before an NFL football training camp practice in Foxborough, Mass. Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, Edelman announced Monday, April 12, 2021, that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

FILE - In this July 31, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman greets fans as he steps on the field before an NFL football training camp practice in Foxborough, Mass. Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, Edelman announced Monday, April 12, 2021, that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Apr. 12, 2021 06:08 PM EDT
FILE — In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 file photo New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman gives a post-game interview after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots terminated Edelman's contract with a failed physical designation, Monday, April 12, 2021, according to the NFL's transaction wire. Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, Edelman announced Monday that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

FILE — In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 file photo New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman gives a post-game interview after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots terminated Edelman's contract with a failed physical designation, Monday, April 12, 2021, according to the NFL's transaction wire. Citing a knee injury that cut his 2020 season short after just six games, Edelman announced Monday that he is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Apr. 12, 2021 07:24 PM EDT