New England Patriots Rumors: 3 Julian Edelman trade proposals to Detroit
Julian Edelman for a third
The New England Patriots have twelve draft picks entering the 2020 NFL Draft, so why not add another?
Coming off a season in which he led the team in receiving yards, could Julian Edelman be worth a third-round pick?
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With the No. 67 and No. 85 overall picks, the Detroit Lions may be willing to part ways for one of them to bring in an on-the-field leader like Edelman, even if he could have one or two more good years left.
While other teams may find a third for Julian Edelman too much, former Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia may see it as a risk worth taking, especially if he wants to change the culture and attitude of a mediocre team that does have some offensive talent.
The two teams have already pulled off a deal following the start of the new league year with safety Duron Harmon going to the Lions in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Trading Edelman to Detroit would not only further cement Patricia’s team as NFC North version of the Patriots, it will give Belichick another third-round pick to play with.
With a need to get younger and create salary cap space, the deal would help the Patriots, even if it takes away the team’s most reliable offensive threat.
In a deep draft, especially at wide receiver and tight end, that extra pick could be gold for Bill Belichick.