Aaron Hernandez RUMORS & NEWS

SB Nation "New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez might begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, according to ESPN.com. Hernandez underwent shoulder surgery this offseason and is expected to need four months to recover. Hernandez however should be ready for the beginning..." April 21

NFL.com "The hits keep coming for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots' receiving corps. Tight end Aaron Hernandez underwent shoulder surgery earlier this offseason and likely will miss OTAs and minicamp this spring, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday morning. Citing two sources, Rapoport said..." April 16

Boston Globe "Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had shoulder surgery about two weeks ago but will be ready for the start of training camp in July, a league source said. The surgery, which a source said was a minor scope, will keep Hernandez out of off-season practices. He could be ready for the June..." April 16

Pats Pulpit "Evan Silva of Rotoworld has produced a list of the NFL's Top 50 free agents. The list includes three Patriots in the top 17. First, is cornerback Aqib Talib, who checks in at number four on the list: The Patriots are rolling the dice a bit with Talib, but they could emerge looking awfully..." February 25