Julian Edelman Appeal Denied, 4-Game Suspension Stands
FOXBORO (CBS) - New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman will officially miss the first four games of the 2018 football season, the NFL has confirmed.
Edelman's appeal of his four-game suspension was denied Tuesday.
Patriots' WR Julian Edelman's appeal was denied today, per source. His four-game suspension stands.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 3, 2018
Edelman stated his case against the NFL recently in a day-long appeal of his four-game suspension for violating the league's performance enhancing drug policy.
He will miss the Patriots' first four regular-season games against the Texans, Jaguars, Lions and Dolphins.
Julian Edelman's suspension upheld: https://t.co/0UDyxNWrWy pic.twitter.com/BoE0u5a1Ez
— NFL (@NFL) July 3, 2018
Edelman reportedly hired attorney Alex Spiro, who has represented a handful of athletes in past appeals, to help in his fight.
Edelman has maintained his innocence since news broke of his suspension back on June 7.