BOSTON — Julian Edelman could be facing a four-game suspension this season for violating the league's performance enhancing substance policy, according to reports.
ESPN's Adam Schefter Tweeted the report Thursday afternoon citing a league source's conversation with Field Yates.
Patriots WR Julian Edelman is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance enhancing substances policy, league sources tell @FieldYates and me. Suspension is under appeal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 7, 2018
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