Looks like Edelman will hit free agency and the Pats will move on to another option.
Patriots and WR Julian Edelman were unable to reach a deal today and he will test the market.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
A source close to Edelman said that side didn’t believe it was fair value and did not like team deadline imposed upon him. #PatriotsTalk
— Michael Giardi (@MikeGiardi)
Expect the Pats to be taking a look at other receivers in the next day. As we saw last year with Welker, they are likely done with Edelman.
There’s also this:
And that said, my sense is that Edelman goes to the market on better terms with Patriots than Welker did last year. He could still be back.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 11, 2014