Julian Edelman is facing new challenges following his NFL retirement. The former New England Patriots player has filed a lawsuit connected to a business dispute that centers around the sale of a company he helped promote.

According to court documents, Edelman worked with a Boston advertising agency over several years. He was involved in helping the company attract clients and attended events that supported its growth.

The business, Superdigital LLC, was founded by Assaf Swissa. Edelman claims he and Swissa built the firm together as partners. The complaint states that Swissa referred to Edelman as his partner during their business relationship.

The company was sold for $50 million in 2025. Edelman reportedly did not receive any portion of the sale proceeds. He also alleges that he was not informed of the sale until after the transaction took place.

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On April 17, 2026, Edelman filed a civil complaint in Suffolk County Superior Court against Swissa. The filing accuses Swissa of excluding him from the financial benefits stemming from the company’s sale.

The lawsuit alleges that Swissa “decided to capitalize on the value he grew on Edelman’s back” and then “cut Edelman out from the proceeds entirely,” according to a report from NBC Boston 10.

Court documents also detail an exchange between Edelman and Swissa after the sale. Edelman confronted his former partner about the situation, raising concerns about not receiving any compensation.

In that exchange, Edelman reportedly said, “I’ve gone to bat for you for years; I helped you build that company and got you a lot of your deals; you couldn’t pay me anything?”

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Swissa’s response, according to the complaint, was: “We’re best friends and shouldn’t say things right now while we’re emotional. We’ll revisit this at the appropriate time.”

Edelman is seeking damages in addition to a percentage of the proceeds from the Superdigital sale. The complaint claims that Swissa’s actions deprived Edelman of money earned through their joint efforts.

Edelman’s filing marks a continuation of a working relationship that began as a close personal friendship. The lawsuit presents the breakdown of that partnership as a central focus of the dispute.

The case remains active in Suffolk County Superior Court. No resolution or settlement terms have been reported.

This matter adds to Edelman’s post-retirement legal history as he navigates business ventures outside football. The article was first published on Total Pro Sports and distributed with permission.

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