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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confirmed at his Friday press conference something many people are likely to take for granted.
Wide receiver Julian Edelman will not return for the team’s week 17 game against the Jets. He has been in an injured reserve since the beginning of November and was appointed to return a few weeks ago, but Belichick said the veteran width will not be activated.
Belichick also said Edelman, who had 21 catches for 315 yards, did not have a setback.
“I would not say that, no. I would just say he was not ready to play and will not be ready to play, ”Belichick said via Ryan Hannable of WEEI.
Edelman has been signed for next season, but Belichick said it was too early to say whether he would be with the Patriots again for a 13th season.