2/26Tyler's Think Tank: Brady Back for More:
Tom Brady agreed to a contract extension with the New England Patriots yesterday that will tack on an additional three years...
1/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez to be top TE again: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez will once again be the team's top tight end heading into the AFC Championship Game Sunday,...[+] Jan. 20, against the Baltimore Ravens, as TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm) broke his left forearm again and is out for the season.
1/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limited New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 10....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 10.
1/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Texans | Could use CB to cover Aaron Hernandez : Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said the team may use a cornerback to cover New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez...[+] in the Divisional Round playoff game. 'If you put a corner on him theyre not quite as good,' Phillips said. 'We hope we can match up well there. If they split him out wide and you put a corner on him instead of a linebacker they may look a little different. Well have to see.' Hernandez caught eight passes for 58 yards and two touchdowns when the two teams played in the regular season.
1/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limitedNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 9....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 9.
1/2Tyler's Think Tank: MVPeterson: With the 2012 NFL regular season officially in the books, it's time to look back and determine who earned the title of the league's...
12/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limitedNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 27....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
12/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limited New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 26....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
12/22NFL Jerks: Fantasy Football Injury Report: We will be updating our injury report from resources across the league to help you make your last second fantasy football decisions....
12/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez questionable : New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 21, and is listed as questionable for...[+] Week 16.
12/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limited in practiceNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 20....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
12/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limited New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 19....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
12/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez gets into end zone: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez had 10 catches for 92 yards and a touchdown in the Week 15 game against the San Francisco...[+] 49ers.
12/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez questionable : New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as questionable for...[+] Week 15.
12/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limited New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 13....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
12/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limitedNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
12/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez hauls in two TDs: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez hauled in eight receptions for 58 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Week 14 game against...[+] the Houston Texans Monday, Dec. 10. It was Hernandez's third-career multi-TD game, and his first since Week 15 of his rookie season in 2010.
12/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez questionable for Week 14: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in practice Saturday, Dec. 8, for the third...[+] consecutive day. He is listed as questionable for the Week 14 game against the Houston Texans Monday, Dec. 10.
12/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limited New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 7....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 7.
12/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limitedNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 6....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 6.
11/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez questionable : New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 30, and is listed as questionable for...[+] Week 13.
11/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez still limited in practiceNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) took part in a limited practice session Wednesday, Nov. 28....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) took part in a limited practice session Wednesday, Nov. 28.
11/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez fairly quiet: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) had two catches for 36 yards in the Week 12 game against the New York Jets Thursday,...[+] Nov. 22, in his return to action. He had a touchdown called back after he was whistled for offensive pass interference.
11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez questionable for Week 12New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, and is questionable for Week 12....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, and is questionable for Week 12.
11/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez will play: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (knee) will play in the team's Week 12 game against the New York Jets Thursday, Nov. 22,...[+] barring any late setbacks.
11/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez expected to play: Updating a previous report, New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in practice Tuesday,...[+] Nov. 20, but he is expected to play in the Week 12 game Thursday, Nov. 22, against the New York Jets barring any late setbacks. He has been sidelined since mid-October.
11/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez expects to pick up slack: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) said he expects to pick up the slack after TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm) suffered...[+] a broken arm in Week 11. 'Whatever the change is, we've just got to make plays and fill that void that we're going to be missing,' Hernandez said. Hernandez is still bothered by an ankle sprain, though, and hasn't played since Oct. 21. A decision on whether Hernandez will play Thursday, Nov. 22, will be made later this week.
11/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez expected back Thursday: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is expected to return to action in Week 12 against the New York Jets Thursday,...[+] Nov. 22.
11/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Week 11 Inactives: The New England Patriots have declared TE Aaron Hernandez, OG Dan Connolly, TE Daniel Fells, DL Jake Bequette, DL Justin Francis,...[+] OG Logan Mankins, SS Patrick Chung inactive for Week 11.
11/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez questionableNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 16, and is questionable for Week 11....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 16, and is questionable for Week 11.
11/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez expected to miss Week 11 New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is not expected to play Week 11 because of his ankle injury....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is not expected to play Week 11 because of his ankle injury.
11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limitedNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 15....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 15.
11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez participates in practiceNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) returned to the practice field Thursday, Nov. 15....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) returned to the practice field Thursday, Nov. 15.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limited New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 14....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 14.
11/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez inactiveNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is not playing in the team's Week 10 game....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is not playing in the team's Week 10 game.
11/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez not expected to play: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is not expected to play in the Week 10 game against the Buffalo Bills due to his...[+] lingering ankle injury.
11/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez questionable : New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 9, and is listed as questionable for...[+] Week 10.
11/9Stripe Hype: Looking Ahead to Next Year: With a 3-5 record and a remaining schedule as hard as it is, the Cincinnati Bengals seem to have a lost season. Once again,...
11/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limitedNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 8....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limitedNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 7....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
11/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez returns to practice: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (personal, ankle) returned to practice Wednesday, Nov. 7. It was the first time Hernandez...[+] has practiced since Oct. 24, as Hernandez has also been dealing with an ankle issue.
11/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez misses practice: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (personal) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Nov. 6. Hernandez was celebrating...[+] the birth of his first child. It is unclear whether Hernandez would have practiced anyway after suffering a setback to an ankle issue he has been dealing with.
10/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez struggling with ankle: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is not responding well to treatment for his injured ankle, and he has struggled...[+] to cut. He will miss the team's Week 8 matchup against the St. Louis Rams and will have more time to rest during the bye week next week.
10/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez may rejoin team: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez was expecting to become a dad this weekend, which may be why he didn't make the trip to...[+] London with the team. He could still rejoin the team for Week 8.
10/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez doesn't travel to LondonNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) did not travel with the team to London....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) did not travel with the team to London.
10/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez misses practiceNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 25....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 25.
10/25KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez sitting out practice: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was not present during the media-access portion of practice Thursday, Oct. 25....[+]
10/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limitedNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24.
10/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez expected to play: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is expected to play against the New York Jets in Week 7, but the team has been...[+] cautious with him since he returned to practice Sept. 27. 'We obviously limited some of the things that we did with him, but he made some important plays for us,' said offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. 'I thought Aaron tried to do exactly what we wanted him to do with his opportunities, and hopefully that will continue to improve as we go forward.' He was on the field for 38 of the team's 86 plays in Week 6, and he was thrown to nine times. Hernandez said he felt good and came out of the game with no complications.
10/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limitedNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 17.
10/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez sees significant time : New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) gave the team more than expected upon his return in Week 6, playing in 38 of 87...[+] offensive snaps. Hernandez played slightly more in the second half (20 snaps) than the first (18 snaps).
10/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez scores in return: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) posted six catches, 30 yards and a touchdown in his return to the lineup in Week...[+] 6 against the Seattle Seahawks.
10/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez active: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is active for Week 6 after missing the last three games with an ankle injury....[+]
10/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez could be game-time decision : Updating a previous item, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said Friday, Oct. 12, that TE Aaron Hernandez's (ankle)...[+] status for Week 6 may not be decided until prior to game time. 'We'll have the day to evaluate it on Saturday, and we'll see where we're at on Sunday. It could be a game-time decision,' Belichick said. Hernandez had a travel bag in front of his locker; however, that doesn't necessarily mean that he will travel, as there have been times in the past when a player has had a travel bag in front of his locker and not made the trip.
10/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez questionable: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 12, and is listed as questionable for...[+] Week 6.
10/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Mum on Aaron Hernandez: The New England Patriots are not saying whether TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) will play in Week 6 against the Seattle Seahawks on...[+] the road, and he wasn't spotted at the start of practice Friday, Oct. 12. However, it sounds as though Hernandez will make the trip across the country to Seattle.
10/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limitedNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 11....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 11.
10/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limitedNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) went through practice Wednesday, Oct. 10, on a limited basis....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) went through practice Wednesday, Oct. 10, on a limited basis.
10/7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Week 5 Inactives: The New England Patriots have declared TE Aaron Hernandez, LB Dont'a Hightower, DL Jake Bequette, WR Julian Edelman, C Matt Tennant,...[+] TE Michael Hoomanawanui, SS Steve Gregory inactive for Week 5.
10/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez may sit out Week 5: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) may not be active Week 5 even though he was able to take part in practice this...[+] week. The Patriots may consider Week 6 as a more realistic return date for Hernandez.
10/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez questionable: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is listed as questionable for...[+] Week 5.
10/5KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez back on practice fieldNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) practiced for the second straight day Friday, Oct. 5....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) practiced for the second straight day Friday, Oct. 5.
10/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez looking good at practice: Updating a previous report, New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limping during the early portion of positional...[+] drills during practice Thursday, Oct. 4, but looked fine later in the drills when he really had to stutter-step and plant his foot before turning for the ball.
10/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez taking part in practiceNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is participating in practice Thursday, Oct. 4....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is participating in practice Thursday, Oct. 4.
10/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez walking without limpNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was walking without a noticeable limp Wednesday, Oct. 3....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was walking without a noticeable limp Wednesday, Oct. 3.
10/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez sitting out practiceNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Oct. 3....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Oct. 3.
9/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Week 4 Inactives: The New England Patriots have declared TE Aaron Hernandez, CB Alfonzo Dennard, DL Brandon Deaderick, WR Julian Edelman, DL Justin...[+] Francis, OG Logan Mankins, C Matt Tennant inactive for Week 4.
9/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez making progressNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) appears to be healing faster than expected....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) appears to be healing faster than expected.
9/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Week 3 Inactives: The New England Patriots have declared TE Aaron Hernandez, CB Alfonzo Dennard, DL Brandon Deaderick, DL Jake Bequette, DL Justin...[+] Francis, OG Nick McDonald, RB Shane Vereen inactive for Week 3.
9/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Two players to sit out Week 3: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) and DT Justin Francis (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 21,...[+] and have been ruled out for Week 3.
8/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez contract details : New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez's five-year contract extension is worth $40 million with a $12.5 million signing bonus...[+] and $16.4 million guaranteed.
8/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Likely will keep three TEsThe New England Patriots likely will keep TEs Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez and Daniel Fells on the final roster....[+]The New England Patriots likely will keep TEs Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez and Daniel Fells on the final roster.
8/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Three return to practice: New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (undisclosed), TE Aaron Hernandez (undisclosed) and WR Brandon Lloyd (undisclosed) all...[+] returned to practice Wednesday, Aug. 15.
8/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Logan Mankins practicing in pads: New England Patriots OG Logan Mankins (knee) participated in practice in pads for the first time Tuesday, Aug. 14. However, FB...[+] Eric Kettani, CB Alfonzo Dennard, FB Spencer Larsen, OG Brian Waters, LB Tracy White, OT Markus Zusevics, OT Matt Kopa, OT Kyle Hix, OT Sebastian Vollmer, TE Aaron Hernandez, TE Visanthe Shiancoe, WR Brandon Lloyd, TE Daniel Fells, TE Rob Gronkowski, TE Jake Ballard and DLs Myron Pryor, Gerard Warren and Jonathan Fanene sat out. CB Malcolm Williams and S James Ihedigbo returned.
8/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Two miss practice: New England Patriots TEs Rob Gronkowski (undisclosed) and Aaron Hernandez (undisclosed) both missed practice Monday, Aug. 13,...[+] but it does not appear to be serious.
8/9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez working at RB : New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez has seen some time at running back in training camp. Hernandez has also been used as...[+] a punt returner.
8/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Jets | Yeremiah Bell thinks safeties can cover Pats TEs: New York Jets SS Yeremiah Bell said he believes he and FS LaRon Landry can cover New England Patriots TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron...[+] Hernandez. 'Theyre good tight ends,' Bell told me after practice on Wednesday. 'You dont want to take any credit away from those guys. But were good safeties. Theyre just people. We can go out there and we can cover those guys. We can do what needs to be done. I dont think its a mismatch either way.'
News -- July 2012
7/31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez off to fast startNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez has looked explosive during training camp....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez has looked explosive during training camp.
7/29KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Four see time on punt returns: New England Patriots WRs Deion Branch, Julian Edelman and Wes Welker saw time on punt returns at practice, and TE Aaron Hernandez...[+] also saw three reps as the return man. However, Hernandez was clearly slotted as the fourth guy.
7/8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez likely would look for WR money under tag: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez is expected to look for the wide receiver designation if the Patriots place the franchise...[+] tag on him when he becomes a free agent. Hernandez would argue that he is more of a receiver than he is a tight end.
7/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | 100 receptions for Aaron Hernandez in 2012? : New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez could be ready to have a huge 2012 campaign. With opposing defenses focusing on fellow...[+] TE Rob Gronkowski, WR Wes Welker underneath and WR Brandon Lloyd on the outside, Hernandez has a chance to catch 100 passes and double-digit touchdowns. He did record 79 receptions last year despite missing some time due to injury.
6/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Need extra TEs : New England Patriots TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez both played more than 1,000 offensive plays last season. As a result,...[+] the team needs a solid third tight end, and perhaps a fourth, to play all the schemes in its playbook.
6/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez was sent home during OTAs: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez was sent home for showing up late for organized team activities June 7. Even though the...[+] workouts are voluntary, the coaches wanted players who took part in the workouts to be on time because they had a detailed agenda. Hernandez was on the field during minicamp the next week.
6/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Haven't discussed long-term deal for Aaron Hernandez: The New England Patriots have not discussed a long-term contract extension with TE Aaron Hernandez. The team signed TE Rob Gronkowski...[+] to an extension through 2019, and it is uncertain if the team wants to tie up that much money at one position. Hernandez can be a free agent after the 2013 season.
News -- March 2012
3/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez to do less blocking : New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez will likely be asked to concentrate solely on his duties as a receiver with the addition...[+] of TE Daniel Fells in free agency. Fells is regarded as a strong blocking tight end, while Hernandez has struggled in that area.
News -- February 2012
2/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Could look to sign Aaron Hernandez to extensionThe New England Patriots may try to sign TE Aaron Hernandez to a contract extension this offseason....[+]The New England Patriots may try to sign TE Aaron Hernandez to a contract extension this offseason.
2/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Rob Gronkowski almost caught Hail Mary: On the final play of Super Bowl XLVI, New England Patriots QB Tom Bradys Hail Mary pass reached the end zone, where TE Aaron...[+] Hernandez had a chance at catching it cleanly, and TE Rob Gronkowski nearly grabbed it off the deflection. Gronkowski said following the game he had a chance of making the play. 'It was just a jump ball,' Gronkowski said. 'Aaron did a good job going up there and we almost had it, but almost isnt enough.'
2/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Injured Rob Gronkowski affected offense : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 16 of his 25 passes in Super Bowl XLVI with at least two tight ends on the field for...[+] 158 yards, his lowest total in any game with both TEs Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski (ankle) active. Brady's 6.3 yards per attempt with at least two tight ends on the field was two full yards below his 8.3 season average.
2/6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez scores in Super Bowl: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez caught a team-high eight receptions in a Super Bowl XLVI loss to the New York Giants....[+] He had 67 yards receiving and one touchdown.
2/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Receivers do well after contact: The New England Patriots led the league in receiving yards after contact this season with 922 yards. WR Wes Welker and TEs Rob...[+] Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez each had over 200 yards after contact in the regular season.
1/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez questionable: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (concussion) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 20, and is listed as questionable...[+] for the AFC Championship game.
1/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez says he is ready : New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (concussion) proclaimed himself ready for the AFC Championship Game. 'I feel great,'...[+] Hernandez said Wednesday, Jan. 18. 'Ready to play.'
1/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limitedNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 18....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 18.
1/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez expects to playNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (head) said he feels fine and expects to play in the AFC Championship game....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (head) said he feels fine and expects to play in the AFC Championship game.
1/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez leaves with head injury: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (head) left the Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos in the second...[+] half Saturday, Jan. 14, due to a head injury. With a lopsided score, he is unlikely to return. He finished with four catches for 55 yards and a touchdown.
1/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez gets into end zone: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez caught seven passes for 138 yards and one touchdown in Week 17 against the Buffalo Bills....[+]
12/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez practicesNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (undisclosed) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 22....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (undisclosed) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 22.
12/19Tyler's Think Tank: Pats Dump Denver: It was a big day in the NFL. The hopeless Colts, who haven't enjoyed the sweet taste of victory since four time MVP...
12/12Tyler's Think Tank: Pats Rip Redskins: One week after scraping out a narrow win against the winless Colts, the Patriots made it intersting again today against the...
11/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Tom Brady targeting tight ends : New England Patriots QB Tom Brady targeted TEs Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez 10 times out of 14 pass attempts in the first...[+] half of Week 11. The tight ends ultimately accounted for 51.9 percent of Brady's pass targets in the game.
11/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez posts 44 yards: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez posted four receptions for 44 yards in the Week 11 win against the Kansas City Chiefs...[+] Monday, Nov. 21. Hernandez has 44 or fewer yards in each of his past four games. He also hasn't scored in back-to-back games for the first time this season.
11/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limited to 41 yards: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez had four catches for 41 yards in Week 10 against the New York Jets. He was held out of...[+] the end zone for the first time in four games dating back to Week 5.
11/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez expected to play: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 4. He is listed as questionable for Week...[+] 9 but is expected to play.
2/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez has surgery: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (hip) underwent surgery on his right hip following the season, according to The Hartford...[+] Courant.
News -- January 2011
1/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez questionable for playoff game: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (hip) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 14, and is listed as questionable for the...[+] team's Divisional Round playoff game.
1/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limited Thursday: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (hip) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 13, reports Ian Rapoport, of the Boston...[+] Herald.
1/12KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez limited WednesdayNew England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (hip) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 12....[+]New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (hip) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 12.
1/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Patriots | Aaron Hernandez practices Tuesday: New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (hip) was able to practice Tuesday, Jan. 11, reports Ian Rapoport, of the Boston Herald....[+] The rookie tight end was inactive for the final two regular season games due to the injury. Hernandez posted nine receptions for 152 yards in the two regular season games against the New York Jets, the opponent for the Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs.