From Aaron Hernandez to “SpyGate” to “DeflateGate,” Julian Edelman was no stranger to off-field distractions whereas with the New England Patriots.
The 2026 Patriots, coming off a Tremendous Bowl look however navigating the headline-riddled offseason involving head coach Mike Vrabel, discover themselves in a considerably comparable place, Edelman mentioned.
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The three-time Tremendous Bowl champion’s recommendation?
“You simply fear about what you bought in your plate that day,” the Tremendous Bowl 53 MVP mentioned in an interview with USA TODAY Sports activities. “You exit and also you manipulate your thoughts to fret about enhancing each single day. I imply, we have all handled distractions, sadly, on this career. We had been round murderers and large ‘-gates’ and stuff.”
Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini had been photographed at an adults-only resort in March, in response to photographs revealed April 7 by Web page Six. Russini finally resigned from her job at The Athletic, which finally dominated her relationship with Vrabel was inappropriate. Vrabel apologized for being a distraction in April and in addition mentioned he was going to hunt counseling, though he has not mentioned something concerning the subject in months.
Edelman is not within the Patriots’ locker room, so he would not know this staff is obstructing out the noise particularly. His Patriots groups of the 2010s deployed an “us in opposition to the world” mentality and inspired the present squad to do the identical.
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“When you have a mentally powerful group of males who can actually give attention to ‘what (do) now we have to do in the present day to enhance?'” mentioned Edelman, who spoke to USA TODAY on behalf of Sam Adams, which is launching a beer named after him. “That is the way you get your outcomes.”
High moments from Patriots vs. Seahawks within the NFL season opener
The NFL season kicks off because the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots take the sector on opening evening.
See moments from the matchup as each groups start the 2026 season.
Above, Cooper Kupp #10 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up previous to the sport in opposition to the New England Patriots at Lumen Discipline on September 09, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.
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High moments from Patriots vs. Seahawks within the NFL season opener
The NFL season kicks off because the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots take the sector on opening evening.
See moments from the matchup as each groups start the 2026 season.
Above, Cooper Kupp #10 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up previous to the sport in opposition to the New England Patriots at Lumen Discipline on September 09, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.
(Jane Gershovich, Getty Photographs)
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High moments from Patriots vs. Seahawks within the NFL season opener
A normal view of World champions banners are seen previous to the disclosing of the 2026 champions banner is seen previous to the sport between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Lumen Discipline on September 09, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.
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High moments from Patriots vs. Seahawks within the NFL season opener
A.J. Brown #1 of the New England Patriots warms up previous to the sport in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Discipline on September 09, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.
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High moments from Patriots vs. Seahawks within the NFL season opener
Followers cheer as nation music singer Luke Bryan performs previous to the sport between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Lumen Discipline on September 09, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.
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High moments from Patriots vs. Seahawks within the NFL season opener
Nation music singer Luke Bryan performs previous to the sport between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Lumen Discipline on September 09, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.
(Steph Chambers, Getty Photographs)
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High moments from Patriots vs. Seahawks within the NFL season opener
Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots warms up previous to the sport in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Discipline on September 09, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.
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High moments from Patriots vs. Seahawks within the NFL season opener
A normal view of the stadium is seen previous to the sport between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Lumen Discipline on September 09, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.
(Steph Chambers, Getty Photographs)
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High moments from Patriots vs. Seahawks within the NFL season opener
Tommy DeVito #16 of the New England Patriots seems on previous to the sport in opposition to the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Discipline on September 09, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.
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High moments from Patriots vs. Seahawks within the NFL season opener
A normal view of the stadium previous to the sport between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Lumen Discipline on September 09, 2026, in Seattle, Washington.
(Steph Chambers, Getty Photographs)
This text initially appeared on USA TODAY: Julian Edelman on Pats avoiding Mike Vrabel distraction: ‘We had been round murderers’
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