Patriots Players React To ‘Insane’ Julian Edelman Practicing Despite Chest Injury

Wide receiver Julian Edelman suffered a chest injury in the game against the New York Jets. He joined the team for practice Wednesday, but was limited participant.

Edelman had tests on his injury which probably turned well because he did a good job on th field.

“Jules is crazy, though,” safety Devin McCourty said Wednesday. “He’s one of the toughest guys I’ve ever played with, so you never count him out. I mean, he was saying that Sunday. He was saying he’s going to get as good as he can and do whatever he has to do, so I’m not surprised by anything he does. Since I’ve gotten here in 2010, he’s always been a tough guy. Even the years he’s been on (injured reserve) and you knew he wasn’t coming back, if you see him in the locker room or working out, you would swear he was coming back for the playoffs or something. So, he’s always been a tough guy.”

The Patriots are playing the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Bills head coach Sean McDermott praised the Patriots wide receiver for his “hard, tough, physical” style of play and commented on how rare it is to use these words to describe a wide receiver.

Quarterback Tom Brady is confident about Edelman.

“I said after the game, he’s as tough as they come,” he said. “He’s faced a lot. You know, he’s a very, very tough guy. He’ll do everything he can to get ready to go. Certainly, when he’s out there, it’s a big boost for our offense. He just does so many things for us and he’s so dependable, consistent – he’s a great player. When he’s not out there, it’s definitely noticeable for all of us. Hopefully, he can make it, and if he can’t, the other guys have got to fill in and do the best job they can do. So, you’ve just got to prepare for both.”

If Edelman doesn’t play, Josh Gordon and Phillip Dorsett will step in as Nos. 1 and 2 receivers for the Patriots. Jakobi Meyers would be the third receiver, and Gunner Olszewski and Matthew Slater will add depth.