Julian Edelman Injury: Updates on Patriots Star's Foot and Return

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman hasn't played since he suffered a foot injury against the New York Giants in Week 10. He underwent surgery and had a screw inserted into his foot, according to Albert Breer of NFL Network on Nov. 16.

However, he has been cleared to return to the field.

Continue for updates.

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Edelman Active vs. Chiefs

Saturday, Jan. 16

The Patriots announced Edelman will play against the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round.

On Jan. 10, Joe Amorosino of WHDH 7News reported that "Edelman [was] cleared to play. [He will be] wearing [a] steel plate in [his] left shoe to prevent flexing [and] refracturing [his] foot."

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Latest on Edelman's Practice Status

Friday, Jan. 15

The team announced that Edelman was a limited participant in Friday's session.

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Edelman Comments on Return

Monday, Jan. 11

“I’m going to go full throttle regardless,” Edelman said, via Ryan Hannable of WEEI. “If it goes, it goes.”

“It’s not dipping the toe here, it’s just diving in,” he added.

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Financial Implications of Edelman's Injury

Monday, Nov. 23

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported: "Edelman's injury [is] costly to Pats and him. Edelman has per-game roster bonuses of $46,875. If he misses [the] season, Edelman loses $328,125."

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Latest on Severity of Edelman's Foot Injury 

Sunday, Nov. 15

Edelman broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot, which is "believed to be a true Jones fracture," according to Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports.

Edelman was wearing a boot on his left foot in addition to being on crutches after the game, according to Kevin Duffy of MassLive.

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Edelman's Injury Deprived Brady of One of His Top Targets

Edelman has developed into one of the Patriots' best receivers, recording more than 2,000 yards over the previous two seasons after having amassed just 714 during his first four seasons with the team.

Entering Week 10, Edelman had racked up 639 yards and seven touchdowns, as the Patriots jumped out to an 8-0 record. The diminutive Kent State product served as a major cog in Tom Brady's passing attack.

Brady gains another target with Edelman's return, which opens things up for weapons Rob Gronkowski and Brandon LaFell.

Stats courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com.