One of the most prolific receivers in NFL postseason history, Edelman will be inducted alongside former NFL head coach Bill Parcells, whose Hall of Fame career includes leading the Patriots to the franchise's second Super Bowl berth and the first one under current team owner Robert Kraft.

The New England Patriots' surprising Monday afternoon termination of slot receiver Julian Edelman raised eyebrows around the NFL's landscape, with speculation running rampant. Jokes were made about whether he'd soon catch a flight to Tampa Bay for a reunion

Tom Brady had a message for his former teammate Julian Edelman after the New England Patriots' Hall of Fame announcement.