New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez answers questions during Media Day on January 31, 2012, before Super Bowl XLVI against the New York Giants in Indianapolis.
New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez —
New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez answers questions during Media Day on January 31, 2012, before Super Bowl XLVI against the New York Giants in Indianapolis.
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Hernandez carries the ball as the Patriots play the Cincinnati Bengals in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on September 10, 2010.
New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez —
Hernandez carries the ball as the Patriots play the Cincinnati Bengals in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on September 10, 2010.
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Hernandez carries the ball as the Patriots play the New York Jets in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on December 6, 2010.
New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez —
Hernandez carries the ball as the Patriots play the New York Jets in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on December 6, 2010.
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Hernandez looks up after being tackled during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 27, 2011, in Philadelphia.
New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez —
Hernandez looks up after being tackled during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 27, 2011, in Philadelphia.
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Tattoos on Hernandez's arm are visible during the pregame warmup on December 4, 2011.
New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez —
Tattoos on Hernandez's arm are visible during the pregame warmup on December 4, 2011.
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Hernandez scores a touchdown against the defense of George Wilson of the Buffalo Bills on January 1, 2012, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez —
Hernandez scores a touchdown against the defense of George Wilson of the Buffalo Bills on January 1, 2012, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
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Hernandez catches a pass against Chase Blackburn and Aaron Ross of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez —
Hernandez catches a pass against Chase Blackburn and Aaron Ross of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
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Hernandez runs for a 12-yard touchdown past Deon Grant of the New York Giants in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez —
Hernandez runs for a 12-yard touchdown past Deon Grant of the New York Giants in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
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Hernandez celebrates his touchdown in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI.
New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez —
Hernandez celebrates his touchdown in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVI.
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