Kent State quarterback Julian Edelman celebrates with teammates after their 23-14 victory over Iowa State in a football game Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

"This is a 2009 photo of Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots football team. This image reflects the Patriots roster as of May 1, 2009 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)"

This is a 2010 photo of Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots football team. This image reflects the Patriots roster as of April 29, 2010 when this picture was taken. (AP Photo)

This is a 2011 Photo of Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots NFL football team. This image reflects the active roster as of July 29, 2011 when this image was taken.

This is a 2012 photo of Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots NFL football team. This image reflects the Patriots active roster as of 6/11/12 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, December 15, 2013 in Miami Gardens. The Dolphins won the game 24-20. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) looks on from the sidelines during a week 11 NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday, November 16, 2014. The Patriots defeated the Colts 42-20. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)

This is a 2014 photo of Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots NFL football team. This image reflects the New England Patriots active roster as of June 11, 2014 when this image was taken.