Retired WR Julian Edelman once again spoke about a potential return to the NFL. "The amount of work I have to put into my body to train, to make me confident -- like, that's so much for the output because of the injuries, my knees, this, that. I'm not getting the same output," Edelman said. "So now that I've taken a year off and I'm not loading my body, compounding loads every single day, my body feels pretty straight, you know? I've gone and dabbled out and you go run routes. But then, you see when you run routes, the next day, like, all right, I'm not too bad, but I'm already like 10,000 reps behind I feel in my mind." Edelman has previously said "we'll see" when asked about a potential comeback and noted he would "probably" play for the New England Patriots if he does return.

Retired WR Julian Edelman isn't ruling out a return to the NFL in 2022, but notes that if he does come back it would "probably" be with the New England Patriots. "I don't know, we'll see," Edelman said. "We're staying in shape, but you never know. But I'd probably go back to the Patriots. I love the Patriots. Foxboro Forever."

Retired WR Julian Edelman (Patriots) downplayed speculation that he will return to re-join former teammates Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in Tampa Bay. 'I'm a one-team guy,' Edelman told NFL Network's Michael Irvin. 'My knees (are) breaking down, I'm not gonna sit here, you know, I got everything I wanted,' he added. 'I got three rings, played in a magical dynasty, with an unbelievable franchise coach, best quarterback of all time, like, yo, I'm not a greedy guy. I played to win, I played to compete, I don't need anything else to prove. I'm good with what I did, I left it all out on the field.'

Free-agent WR Julian Edelman (Patriots) announced his retirement from professional football Monday, April 12.

Free-agent WR Julian Edelman (Patriots) has been considering retirement.

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman was released Monday, April 12, with a failed physical designation.

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (knee) had surgery last fall to alleviate knee swelling and is planning on playing in 2021, but a source said Thursday, April 8, that Edelman's knee issue is chronic, and is believes it's 'doubtful' that Edelman will be able to play an entire season.

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman would like to play next season but does not know if he will be healthy enough to play, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He is recovering from a knee injury he suffered during the season.

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman indicated in a recent interview that he is planning to play in 2021.

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (knee) is not expected to be activated in time to play in Week 16 against the Buffalo Bills, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, who also reports Edelman is unlikely to suit up for the regular-season finale versus the New York Jets.