Foxboro, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – New England quarterback Tom Brady’s most reliable target from last season is officially staying put.<\/p>\n
The Patriots announced on Tuesday they have re-signed wide receiver Julian Edelman.<\/p>\n
The official word came three days after Edelman said on Twitter that he’d be back in a Patriots uniform.<\/p>\n
Edelman, 27, was an unrestricted free agent. His deal is for four years and $17 million plus incentives, according to the Boston Globe.<\/p>\n
He had a breakthrough 2013 season, catching 105 passes for 1,056 yards and six touchdowns and returning 35 punts for 374 yards — all career highs.<\/p>\n
Edelman appeared in both playoff games with one start in the AFC Championship Game and led the team with 16 receptions for 173 yards and one touchdown.<\/p>\n
In his four previous regular seasons for the Patriots, he never had more than 37 catches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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