Patriots legend Julian Edelman set to reunite with Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski on Fox Sports activities

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“I grew up watching the NFL on FOX on Sundays, and now being an analyst for FOX NFL KICKOFF feels full circle.”

Patriots WR Julian Edelman (left) and quarterback Tom Brady (right) celebrate after they hooked up on an eight yard first quarter touchdown pass. The New England Patriots host the Cleveland Browns in a regular season NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Oct. 27, 2019.
Tom Brady and Julian Edelman will reunite on the Fox Sports activities set in 2024. Jim Davis/Globe Workers

When Tom Brady lastly joins the Fox Sports activities broadcast sales space because the community’s lead NFL analyst in 2024, the legendary QB will probably be reunited with some acquainted faces from his days in Foxborough. 

Fox Sports activities introduced on Thursday afternoon that former Patriots wideout and three-time Tremendous Bowl champion Julian Edelman will be part of the “Fox NFL Kickoff” broadcasting workforce, starting this fall.

In his new function, Edelman joins host Charissa Thompson, alongside analysts Charles Woodson, Michael Vick and NFL insider Peter Schrager on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. because the community’s lead-in program earlier than kick-off commences at 1:00 p.m.

Edelman replaces Sean Payton, who left Fox Sports activities to be able to take over as head coach of the Denver Broncos.

Edelman now joins a sports activities community that already has featured his longtime teammate in Rob Gronkowski on “Fox NFL Sunday”, and can quickly make method for Brady’s arrival.

“Becoming a member of FOX Sports activities is a dream come true,” Edelman mentioned in a Fox Sports activities launch. “I grew up watching the NFL on FOX on Sundays, and now being an analyst for FOX NFL KICKOFF feels full circle. Twelve years on this league has given me perception and opinions that I’m wanting to share alongside the gifted FOX NFL forged and crew.”

Since hanging up his cleats on the finish of the 2020 season on account of mounting accidents, the 37-year-old Edelman has been an everyday presence on a number of media shops and avenues.

Alongside along with his personal “Video games With Names” podcast, Edelman has been a frequent visitor on a number of different audiocasts over the previous couple of years, together with Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” present and Fubo Sports’ “No Chill” podcast with former NBA star Gilbert Arenas. 

Edelman joined “Contained in the NFL” as an analyst on Paramount+ and was nominated for a Sports activities Emmy in 2022 for his first season on this system.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Julian Edelman to the FOX Sports activities household,” Brad Zager, president of manufacturing & operations and govt producer at FOX Sports activities, mentioned. “His ardour for the sport, expertise as a Tremendous Bowl champion, and skill to attach with followers will unquestionably make him a worthwhile addition to our workforce, each on and off the display.”