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Aaron Hernandez | Tight End

Team: New England Patriots
Age / DOB:  (23) / 11/6/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 245
College: Florida
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ESPN Boston reports that "word is" Aaron Hernandez (shoulder) can expect a four-month recovery period.
Hernandez underwent a "minor scope" almost three weeks ago, and he is not expected to participate in OTAs or minicamp. It's possible he could even open training camp on the PUP list. There remains plenty of time for Hernandez to be ready for Week 1. The Patriots will likely bring him along slowly. Apr 21 - 9:33 AM
Source: ESPN Boston

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Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez's shoulder operation has been termed as a "minor scope," and is not expected to affect his status for training camp.

Hernandez could be ready to return as early as June's mandatory minicamp. The operation took place two weeks ago. Per reporter Greg A. Bedard, Hernandez could have been ready on a "much quicker" timetable were it the regular season. Any surgery is a concern for a player with Hernandez's injury history, but he's escaped his latest ailment with a best-case scenario.
Source: Boston Globe
Apr 16 - 6:33 PM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez underwent shoulder surgery this offseason.

Sources tell NFL.com that Hernandez will miss both OTAs and minicamps, but the "likelihood" is that he'll be ready for training camp. It's still a concern for a player that has struggled mightily to stay healthy, as he's missed 10 games over the last two seasons due to ankle, concussion and knee issues. It's unclear when this injury occurred, but the Patriots now have medical flags next to both their starting tight ends as Rob Gronkowski's arm woes continue. Hernandez has never made it through a full season healthy in his three-year NFL career.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Apr 16 - 8:09 AM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez said he's focusing his offseason workouts toward staying healthy for a full season.

Hernandez has missed 10 games through three seasons. This offseason, he's living in Los Angeles to get away from distractions and has altered his workout regimen. "I'd say more attention to specific muscles instead of just doing the basic bench, squat and all that other stuff," he said. "I'd say I started a little earlier this year to maybe try to get through 16 games." Over the last two years (24 games played), Hernandez has averaged 5.4 catches for 58.0 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. He's going to have a monster year if he stays healthy.
Source: Boston Herald
Apr 11 - 9:44 AM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez has rented a place in Los Angeles so he can work out with Tom Brady this offseason.

Cozying up to Brady can only be a good thing for Hernandez. He'll also be working with Brady's personal trainer, Alex Guerrero -- the man that oversaw Brady and Wes Welker's three successful knee rehabs. Entering his age-24 season, Hernandez is primed for an explosion if he can sustain health. He's racked up 5.4 catches for 58.0 yards and 12 touchdowns over his last 24 games despite often playing third fiddle to Rob Gronkowski and impending free agent Welker.
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Feb 5 - 11:46 AM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez caught nine passes for 83 yards in New England's 28-13 AFC title game loss, adding one rush for six yards.

Hernandez did his best to move the chains for a Patriots offense that had trouble busting big plays, but got little going after the catch. Regardless, Hernandez was one of the reasons the loss wasn't more lopsided, as he reeled in 9-of-14 targets, and had typically little trouble winning 1-on-1s. Although his durability remains a question mark, Hernandez erased any doubt as to his elite status this season, and will enter 2013 every bit the fantasy option Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham are. Hernandez caught six or more passes in six of his 12 2012-13 appearances, and was held below five grabs only three times. He's as valuable as it gets in Dynasty leagues.
Jan 20 - 10:15 PM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez hauled in six passes for 85 yards on nine targets in Sunday's Divisional round victory over the Texans.

He also lost a 21-yard catch to an offensive pass interference penalty and was tackled just shy of the end zone on a 14-yard reception. Hernandez showed off his sterling run-after-catch skills on a 40-yard pass play to set up Stevan Ridley's 8-yard touchdown. Hernandez will vie with Wes Welker to take over as New England's most productive receiver versus the Ravens in the AFC Championship game.
Jan 13 - 8:39 PM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez caught five balls for 44 yards in the Patriots' Week 17 win over the Dolphins.

He was targeted eight times. The Patriots have so many offensive weapons that one or two is bound to get left "behind" each week. This week, it was Hernandez and Brandon Lloyd (1-9) taking backseats. That could easily change in the second round of the playoffs. The Patriots have a first-round bye.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 07:49:00 PM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is officially questionable for Week 17 after getting in his third straight limited practice.

At this point, it would be concerning if Hernandez wasn't questionable/limited. (But not really.) He's Rotoworld's top-ranked tight end for Week 17.
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 04:48:00 PM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez said he needs to "keep improving every week and get back to myself."

"I missed a lot of football, so I've just got to keep improving, keep working hard during the week and have to perform on Sundays," Hernandez said. Hernandez missed six games this season with a high-ankle sprain, and he's seen his production plummet over the past two weeks. The two issues are likely unrelated, but he has only reeled in 11-of-25 targets over the past two games. We'll chalk it up to a slump. Hernandez is Rotoworld's No. 1 tight end for Week 17 against the Dolphins.
Source: Boston Herald
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 11:14:00 AM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in practice again on Thursday.

Same story, different week for Hernandez and the slew of "limited" Patriots. He'll be good to go for the Week 17 playoff tuneup against the Dolphins.
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 04:31:00 PM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

It's the same old story for Hernandez, who has been "limited" since returning in Week 12. In the intervening five weeks, he's caught 29 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns. He'll be ready to roll against the Dolphins on Sunday.
Source: Patriots.com
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 05:36:00 PM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez caught just one pass for 13 yards against the Jaguars in Week 16.

Hernandez was targeted five times on the day, but Tom Brady just missed him early on an end zone shot. The Jaguars are a top-ten defense when it comes to stopping opposing tight ends, though, and there just wasn't a whole lot of room to work for Hernandez. He'll look to get his running mate, Rob Gronkowski, back from a broken forearm in Week 17 against the Dolphins at home.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 05:52:00 PM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez (ankle) remained limited in Friday's practice, and is questionable for Week 16.

As he's been for many moons. As healthy as he's been all season, Hernandez is Rotoworld's top-rated tight end for Week 16.
Source: Boston Globe
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 05:01:00 PM
Aaron Hernandez - TE - Patriots

Aaron Hernandez (ankle) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

As healthy as he's been all season, Hernandez is Rotoworld's top rated tight end for the fantasy finals.
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 04:31:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Tom Brady
2Ryan Mallett
3Mike Kafka
RB1Stevan Ridley
2Shane Vereen
3Brandon Bolden
4LeGarrette Blount
5Leon Washington
GLB1Stevan Ridley
2Shane Vereen
3RB1Shane Vereen
2Stevan Ridley
FB1James Develin
2Ben Bartholomew
WR11Danny Amendola
2Julian Edelman
3Donald Jones
4Matt Slater
5T.J. Moe
WR21Aaron Dobson
2Josh Boyce
3Michael Jenkins
4Lavelle Hawkins
5Kenbrell Thompkins
6Mark Harrison
WR31Julian Edelman
TE1Rob Gronkowski
2Aaron Hernandez
3Michael Hoomanawanui
4Daniel Fells
5Jake Ballard
K1Stephen Gostkowski