NFL notebook: Patriots' Julian Edelman suffers thumb injury

New England Patriots receiver and Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman is expected to miss about three weeks with a left thumb injury, ESPN reported.

Edelman was seen with a brace on the thumb over the weekend at his youth camp. The 33-year-old had 74 catches for 850 yards and six touchdowns in the regular season, then caught 10 passes for 141 yards in the Patriots’ Super Bowl win over the Los Angeles Rams.

The Patriots lost tight end Rob Gronkowski (Woodland Hills) to retirement, and running back Sony Michel and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas are starting camp on the physically unable to perform list.

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Seahawks’ Reed suspended

The Seattle Seahawks will be without defensive lineman Jarran Reed for the first six games of the season after he was suspended by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

Reed can participate in preseason practices and games but will not be available to the Seahawks until Oct. 14.

The suspension stems from an incident in April 2017. He was being investigated for assaulting a woman, who then filed an assault complaint. But Reed was not charged.

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Lions duo on PUP list

The Detroit Lions placed defensive end Trey Flowers and linebacker Steve Longa on the physically unable to perform list. In March, Flowers signed a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $90 million.

He reportedly had shoulder surgery this offseason.

The Lions signed Longa in February. He had a season-ending knee injury last year during the preseason.

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Dolphins to give Norton full salary

The Miami Dolphins will pay defensive tackle Kendrick Norton his full salary for the 2019 season after his left arm was amputated after a July 4 car accident, ending his football career.

Norton will receive his $495,000 salary while remaining a part of the Dolphins this season, the South Florida Sun Sentinel confirmed.

On Sunday, he was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, making him ineligible to practice and play this season. But it ensures he will remain under the NFL’s health insurance plan while he rehabilitates his injuries and receives occupational therapy.

“I want to thank everyone for all the love support and uplifting Messages. I really appreciate it. It gives me an extra boost every day. Thank you,” Norton posted to his Twitter account last weekend, shortly after his release from the hospital last Thursday.