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The New England Patriots have signed wide receiver Julian Edelman to a 2-year, $18 million contract extension.

The deal includes $8M signing bonus and $12M guaranteed.

Edelman played 12 games last season and caught 74 receptions for 850 yards and 6 touchdowns.

In 10 career seasons in New England, Edelman earned $26,558,965 in contracts.