It’s a done deal. The Patriots and Julian Edelman have agreed to a multi-year extension, as Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets. Earlier today, Mike Garafolo of NFL.com reported that the two sides were nearing agreement.
The two-year, $11MM pact includes $9MM in total guarantees and $7MM in full guarantees, and will keep Edelman in New England through 2019, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com and Albert Breer of The MMQB (all Twitter links). The contract also comes with a $5MM signing bonus and $4MM in reachable incentives, giving it a $15MM max. 
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Edelman, 31, turned in one of his best seasons to date last year. In 2016, Edelman set a new personal watermark in receiving yards (1,106) and also had 98 catches and three touchdowns. Even with Brandin Cooks in the mix and Rob Gronkowski back in the lineup, Edelman still figures to be a top target for Tom Brady.
Edelman was selected with the No. 232 overall pick in the 2009 draft and it’s safe to say that he has outperformed his draft slot. In his rookie season, Edelman had 37 catches for 359 yards and one score. He wasn’t utilized much in the next few regular seasons, but since 2013, he has been a key part of the Pats’ offense. Now, the new contract should allow the Kent State product to complete his career in New England.
Of course, highlighting Edelman’s regular season achievements only tell half of the story with him. Since the Super Bowl era, Edelman ranks third in career playoff receptions with 89, as James Palmer of NFL.com (on Twitter) notes. He’s behind only Jerry Rice (151) and Reggie Wayne (93) on that all-time list and could very well pass Wayne before he’s through with football.
Typical patriots to announce with no details. Ugh I wanna know the years/money!!
2 years, no money announcement yet
$11 million
Congrats to Julian, a self made player that has busted his @$$ to get to where he is and excel.
this guy is done. they should’ve made an offer to slot receiver Ricky Pedersen. he’s worth a look
I agree. Super Bowl heroes who catch 100 balls for 1100 yards grow on trees. What a terrible signing!
father time will catch up to him this year. time to reload at WR. wouldn’t mind a nice combo of Cooks, Gronk, and Pedersen catching balls from the GOAT this season.
If Edelman is done I want another 52 just like him. Ability, positive attitude, refuse to lose mentality, commitment to improving and staying in great shape. This guy is fearless. Who knew when Welker want to Denver how good Julian Edelman would be.