The Patriots reportedly suspect that Julian Edelman tore his ACL
After further evaluating wide receiver Julian Edelman’s knee, the Patriots reportedly are fearing that the 31-year-old has suffered from a torn ACL. According to NFL Networks’ Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter, his MRI is scheduled for Saturday to confirm the extent of the injury.
#Patriots WR Julian Edelman has suffered what is believed to be a torn ACL, per sources. MRI tomorrow to confirm.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 26, 2017
Patriots suspect Julian Edelman tore his ACL, but do not definitely know, per source. MRI on Sunday to determine full extent of injury.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 26, 2017
Update: Julian Edelman’s MRI is Saturday, not Sunday. Patriots suspect ACL, but tests to determine.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 26, 2017
During one of the plays from New England’s opening drive against Detroit, Edelman’s knee buckled under him while making a harsh cut to dodge Lions defenders.
Non-contact knee injuries are bad news. Hoping Edelman’s OK, but this doesn’t look good. pic.twitter.com/w5qUXzxW5m
— Liam Martin (@LiamFromBoston) August 25, 2017
Following the play, Edelman was seen grabbing the back of his knee as he limped off the field. After briefly spending some time in the team’s sideline medical tent, he was quickly carted off to the locker room. His limp was reportedly not pronounced as he made his way in.
#Patriots WR Julian Edelman just caught a pass early in the game vs. the #Lions and limped off grabbing the back of his knee.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 25, 2017
Edelman is out and walking to the locker room. No pronounced limp
— Greg A. Bedard (@GregABedard) August 25, 2017
It was later announced that the wide receiver’s return to the game was questionable. Following halftime, Edelman’s status was officially downgraded to “out” for the remainder of the contest.
Edelman officially listed as questionable with a knee injury. #Patriots
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) August 25, 2017
#Patriots injury update: Julian Edelman (knee) has been downgraded to OUT. #NEvsDET
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 26, 2017
When asked if he was able to check in on Edelman, head coach Bill Belichick didn’t have much to say to WBZ’s Steve Burton. During the broadcast, WBZ also reported that the wide receiver was seen walking on crutches after the game.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount tweeted his support for his former teammate: “Everyone please pray for my bro @Edelman11.”
https://twitter.com/LG_Blount/status/901233033184989184
