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Top 11 moments of Julian Edelman’s career

For a player like Edelman, who was at his best was the stage was the biggest, individual moments stand out as much as his entire body of work.

Alex Barth
GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 01: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots celebrates as he scores a 3 yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Following a report last week that Julian Edelman's knee would severely limit him during the 2021 season, Julian Edelman announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday.

Edelman leaves the Patriots as one of the most decorated players in franchise history. A three-time Super Bowl champion and Super Bowl LIII MVP, he is second in team history in catches, and the leading all-time punt returner.

Yet for a player like Edelman, who was at his best was the stage was the biggest, individual moments stand out as much as his entire body of work. What were the best moments in his 11 seasons with the Patriots? Let's take a look.

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Alex BarthWriter
Alex Barth is a digital content producer and on-air host for 98.5 The Sports Hub. Barth grew up in the Boston area and began covering the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and Boston Red Sox in 2017 before joining the Hub in 2020. He now covers all things Boston Sports for 985TheSportsHub.com as well as appearing on air. Alex writes about all New England sports, as well as college football. You can follow him across all social media platforms at @RealAlexBarth.
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