The New England Patriots announced on Monday that they have elected former wide receiver Julian Edelman into the team’s Hall of Fame. He will be inducted this year alongside Bill Parcells, who enters the team's Hall of Fame as a contributor.

Edelman played 11 seasons, all with the Patriots, after being a lightly regarded quarterback prospect. He won three Super Bowls and earned MVP honors in his final one.

Here's what fans were saying on social media following the news that wide receiver Julian Edelman was being inducted into the Hall of Fame.