Patriots suspect WR Edelman has torn ACL

By Aaron Jones
Posted Aug 25, 2017 11:49 pm EDT • New England Patriots

According to Adam Schefter, the New England Patriots suspect WR Julian Edelman has torn his ACL, although it is not “definitely” known, An MRI is scheduled for Saturday to confirm the extent of the injury.
Only DeAndre Hopkins and Antonio Brown amassed more snaps among wide receivers than Edelman in 2016, who totaled 1,090. The veteran also posted the 20th-highest receiving grade among wide receivers last year with 82.9, higher than any other New England receiver, including new addition Brandin Cooks.
Edelman was prolific from the slot in 2016, boasting the highest yards per route run among all qualified wide receivers with at least 50 targets, with 2.42.