New England Patriots
Aaron Hernandez - #81 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 245 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/06/1989 |
| Birthplace | Bristol, CT |
| College | Florida |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 4th round, 15th pick by Patriots |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | 483 | 5 |
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Bills "D" not getting it done vs. AFC East
The Bills' defense, especially up front, is not living up to its lofty expectations in two division losses.
Dolphins sign WR Gaffney, release WR Naanee
The Dolphins signed WR Jabar Gaffney and released WR Legedu Naanee, the team announced Tuesday.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week Four
The AFC East standings may look close, but Week Four proved that the Patriots are still ahead of the class.
Pats dominate second half, rally to beat Bills
Tom Brady led New England on six consecutive second-half touchdown drives and the Patriots rolled to a 52-28 win over the Bills on Sunday.
Patriots' new safeties getting positive early reviews
The Patriots needed to upgrade their safety position opposite Patrick Chung, and their two additions are working out nicely.
Key matchup: Patriots interior O-line vs. Bills defensive tackles
If the Bills want to upset the Patriots for the second year in a row, they’ll need to disrupt Tom Brady, something they can do up the gut.
Patriots release TE Winslow
TE Kellen Winslow asked for and received his release from the Patriots on Thursday, ESPN first reported.
Raiders sign veteran DE Carter
The Raiders signed veteran DE Andre Carter, the team announced Wednesday. They cut second-year OT Joe Barksdale.
League fines Belichick $50,000
The NFL fined Patriots head coach Bill Belichick $50,000 for “impermissible physical contact with an official.”
Patriots sign DL McClain
The Patriots signed DL Terrell McClain on Wednesday and released DL Marcus Forston.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week Three
The Bills and Jets are tied atop the AFC East with records of 2-1, and the Patriots are below .500 for the first time in nine years.
Ravens fight back to top Patriots
Justin Tucker kicked a 27-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Ravens a 31-30 victory over the Patriots.
Patriots sign Winslow, re-sign Branch, Koutouvides
The Patriots signed TE Kellen Winslow and re-signed WR Deion Branch and LB Niko Koutouvides.
Report: TE Winslow agrees with Patriots
The Patriots and TE Kellen Winslow Jr. have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, ESPN's James Walker reported Tuesday.
PLAYER NEWS
Hernandez hauled in eight receptions for 58 yards and two touchdowns in Monday night's 42-14 rout of Houston.|||||||
Hernandez's eight catches matched a season high set the previous week against Miami. While he's greatly benefited from Rob Gronkowski's absence, Hernandez should continue to see plenty of balls thrown his way even when Gronkowski returns.
Hernandez is active for the Patriots' game against the New York Jets.|||||||
Hernandez missed the last three because of a sprained right ankle.
Hernandez is missing his sixth game on Sunday, and third straight, with an injured right ankle.|||||||
The Pats likely won't skip a beat with Rob Gronkowski and Wes Welker still on the field, but Hernandez's injury is becoming more concerning as the season moves on.
Although he was held out of practice Thursday, Hernandez says his ankle is healed after missing nearly four full games with a sprain.|||||||
Hernandez caught six passes for 30 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 24-23 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. He should be good to go moving forward.
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he doesn't know how long tight end Aaron Hernandez will be sidelined with a right ankle injury. Asked Monday if Hernandez broke any bones, Belichick said, "I don't really have any update on his status. I think they're still looking at him."|||||||
ESPN.com reported that Hernandez would not play Sunday night at the Baltimore Ravens and that, while there is no exact timetable, he likely will not return until October at the earliest. Hernandez was injured in the first quarter of Sunday's 20-18 loss to the Arizona Cardinals while blocking for Julian Edelman, who had just caught a pass. As he was being tackled, Edelman fell on Hernandez's right leg. Hernandez left Gillette Stadium with crutches and a walking boot.
