The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Edelman’s appeal was denied today, per multiple reports. His four-game suspension stands.

Diehards Line: With the suspension upheld, Edelman will miss games against the Texans, Jaguars, Lions and Dolphins. Jordan Matthews could be pressed into heavier duty than expected early on given this news, but there will be others in the mix, including guys like Rob Gronkowski and Chris Hogan, among others.