New England's worst fears have been realized. Julian Edelman is done for the season. An MRI on Saturday revealed that Edelman indeed suffered an ACL tear in his right knee during Friday's preseason win over the Lions, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. The Patriots confirmed their Super Bowl hero will miss the 2017 season. The MMQB's Albert Breer first reported the news. "Great competitor, works hard, tough, does all the things that you ask him to do," coach Bill Belichick said about Edelman on a conference call Saturday, via Ben Volin of the Boston Globe. "I feel badly for him of course." read more http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...s-julian-edelman-out-for-season-with-torn-acl