Julian Edelman

Patriots' Julian Edelman reportedly facing four-game suspension for PEDs

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance enhancing substances policy, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

What It Means:

Edelman is appealing the suspension, but based on similar cases, he's unlikely to win. He missed all of 2017 after suffering a torn ACL in the preseason, and it looks like his return to the field will have to wait a little longer. Chris Hogan will presumably be the big winner to begin the season, but other wideouts could also emerge to fill the void.

In his last full season, Edelman made 98 receptions for 1106 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2016.