Julian Edelman will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon alongside Bill Parcells.

Could Canton be next for the wide reciever?

Edelman is eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026 and has a polarizing case.

Supporters will point to his postseason prowess. Edelman caught 118 playoff passes for 1,442 yards en route to three Super Bowl victories, one of which he was MVP of. Jerry Rice is the only wide receive that boasts better numbers.

However, detractors will point to Edelman’s regular season numbers. His 6,822 receiving yards are well below the standard for any modern wideout and Edelman was never voted to a Pro Bowl, let alone an All-Pro team.

The Athletic’s Chad Graff authored a deep dive on Edelman’s Hall of Fame chances and went straight to t

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