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Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski Undergoes Successful Back Surgery

  NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday afternoon that Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's back surgery is over and went well, according to a source informed of the procedure. The surgery was performed in Marina Del Rey, Calif., by Dr. Robert Watkins, who also handled Gronkowski's previous back procedure. NFL.com's Albert Breer first...
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Aaron Hernandez Questioned in Homicide

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was questioned by police on Monday regarding a possible homicide in North Attleboro, Mass., according to Greg Bedard of SI.com. However, Hernandez is not believed to be a suspect. According to the report, “a vehicle rented in his name has emerged as a key piece of evidence in the investigation.” SI.com’s source is reporting that...
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Report: Patriots believe Aaron Hernandez wasn’t involved in a murder

After finding out that tight end Aaron Hernandez is being investigated by the police in connection to a possibly homicide, the New England Patriots believe he’s not involved, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/347126804202545153   Need NFL Tickets? The post Report: Patriots believe Aaron Hernandez wasn’t involved in a murder appeared...
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Rob Gronkowski has successful back surgery, says brother

New England patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has had successful back surgery, according to his brother, Gordie Gronkowski Jr., who tweeted the News Tuesday afternoon. Congrats @RobGronkowski on ur successful surgery Bro. Goin to be scary to see u play when ur not in pain! 
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Aaron Hernandez questioned in Attleboro homicide investigation

Some really strange news broke Tuesday afternoon when it was confirmed that Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was questioned this week as part of an ongoing homicide investigation in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Sources tell Sports Illustrated that State Police questioned Hernandez on Tuesday, but the 23-year old Connecticut native is not being considered a suspect in the investigation...
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Aaron Hernandez reportedly questioned by police in homicide probe

With Rob Gronkowski having undergone back surgery on Tuesday, the last thing the New England Patriots need is to lose fellow tight end Aaron Hernandez. That is why Pats fans will likely hold their collective breath when they hear that Hernandez is reportedly being questioned by police in connection with a homicide that may have [...]
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Patriots' Aaron Hernandez questioned in a homicide investigation

According to SI.com, New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was questioned by police who are investigating a possible homicide 40 miles south of Boston. A source with knowledge of the investigation said Massachusetts State police spoke to Hernandez on Monday and were interested in possibly searching his home.   Hernandez is not believed to be a murder suspect, according...
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Hernandez questioned by police

Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was reportedly questioned by police in regards to a homicide case, though he is not considered a suspect in the murder.

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Aaron Hernandez Questioned by Police in Homicide Case

Massachusetts state police have questioned New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez regarding a possible homicide, according to SI.com. The Massachusetts state police questioned Hernandez on Monday and are interested in searching the tight end's home. Hernandez is not considered a suspect, but a vehicle part of the investigation was rented under Hernandez's name. A...
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Gronk’s second back surgery reportedly a success

According to ProFootballTalk.com, today’s back surgery from today is being considered a success for Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. Surgery on Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s back has concluded, a source told PFT’s Mike Florio on Tuesday.   It is believed the surgery, conducted Tuesday, was successful, the source told PFT. It’s already been confirmed that Gronk will...
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Rob Gronkowski will reportedly begin training camp on the PUP list

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter via Rotoworld.com, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will begin training camp on the PUP list after undergoing his second back surgery of the offseason today. “I think the one thing that does seem certain at this time is, he is expected to open training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list,” stated Schefter. Schefter added that the...
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New England Patriots Sign Sleeper RB George Winn

The New England Patriots have signed potential sleeper RB George Winn. Winn, who went undrafted this spring out of Cincinatti, is now with his second team after being released from the Jaguars in May. Mel Kiper called Winn his #1 undrafted sleeper following the draft. While getting released from the Jaguars isn’t a good sign, maybe just being around the Patriots can help Winn continue...
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Robert Kraft Hangs Out With Jay-Z, Shares Drinks With He and Beyonce (Photos)

Jay-Z is still in the midst of some legal battles with the NFL, regarding his new Sports venture Roc Nation, but that didn’t keep him from rubbing elbows with Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Monday. Jay-Z was celebrating the 10th anniversary of his popular 40/40 club on Monday night, and Kraft just so happened to be one his guests at the event. Kraft seemed to spend some time chatting...
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Jets will be paying Tim Tebow more money than the Patriots

According to ESPN, the New York Jets will be paying Tim Tebow more money this season than the Patriots will over the next two years if he makes their roster. The @nyjets are set to pay Tim Tebow more money next season than the @Patriots will pay him over two seasons combined (if he makes the team) — NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) June 18, 2013 This is likely due to the guaranteed money...
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Jay-Z and Patriots owner Robert Kraft (Photo)

Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports shared this photo of Patriots owner Robert Kraft and rapper Jay-Z on the red carpet during last night’s anniversary celebration at the 40/40 club. Jay-Z may as well get to know Kraft since I’m sure the two will be closely working together down the road with Jay’s Roc nation Sports agency. Need NFL Tickets? The post Jay-Z and Patriots owner...
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Chad Johnson explains his butt pat on Good Morning America (Video)

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson made an appearance on Good Morning America and explained the butt pat that led to him being put in jail or seven days. Johnson also explained he would like one more chance to play in the NFL. Need NFL Tickets? The post Chad Johnson explains his butt pat on Good Morning America (Video) appeared first on Pro Football Zone.
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Photos of the gash Chad Johnson left on Evelyn Lozada’s head

As we all know that last year former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson head-butted his ex-wife Evelyn Lozada and allegedly left a gash on her head.  Now we have photographic evidence from TMZ. The photos were taken by Davie Police in the Florida emergency room where Evelyn was transported following Chad’s attack on August 11th, 2012. According to police, the forehead laceration measured...
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RB Shane Vereen: ‘We slipped up, especially at the end of the season’

For the New England Patriots anything less than a Super Bowl is a disappointment. Running back Shane Vereen  was selected by the Patriots in the 2nd round of the 2011 NFL Draft with the 56th overall pick. He came on late in 2012 and in the Patriots' first game of the NFL Playoffs, against the Houston Texans, Vereen had a career day: he had five receptions for 83 yards, scoring...
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Timmy T Continues to Preach

Hallelujah Juan… New England Patriots backup QB Tim Tebow continues his publicity tour of preach first, practice second. The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback spoke at the 15th annual HeartLight event this past weekend at the FedExForum. Can’t Tim just focus on being the best football player for one G-d Damn sec? Tim Tebow The Baby Whisperer? Tim Tebow and Tom Brady Like Zoolander and Hansel?
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Tim Tebow Gets the Last Laugh on the New York Jets

It's been a heck of a year for young Tim Tebow. He never really got the chance to play, got passed over for the No. 3 guy after the team finally benches Mark Sanchez, and eventually gets cut. Rex Ryan and the New York Jets organization really pulled the wool over his eyes by making him--and the rest of us--believe that he was going to be a secret weapon. That's okay...
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New England Patriots sign Mel Kiper’s steal of the draft George Winn

It is official George Winn is a New England Patriot. Overlooked by most media outlets due to only having one season of starting experience at Cincinnati, Winn aced that season by leading the Big East Conference in rushing ( a Conference that contained much more highly publicized Pittsburgh RB Ray Graham) with 1,334 yards (5.5 YPC) and a remarkable 13 touchdowns. Winn eclipsed the...
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Patriots sign RB George Winn

According to Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com, the New England Patriots have signed undrafted rookie free agent running back George Winn. Winn was originally singed by the Texans right after the draft, but was released following their rookie minicamp.  He ran for 1,334 yards and 13 touchdowns during his final year at the University of Cincinnati. Need NFL Tickets? The post Patriots...
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The New England Patriots have signed rookie free agent running...

The New England Patriots have signed rookie free agent running back George Winn.  Winn went undrafted in April after rushing for 1,334 yards and 13 touchdowns on 243 carries this past season with the Cincinnati Bearcats. 
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Patriots' 87-man roster

Mike Reiss recently posted the Patriots' current roster which consists of 87 players. It should be noted that during minicamp/OTA's, teams are allowed to carry a max of 90 players. Here is the list and some 'quick notes' that Reiss made an effort to point out: Quarterback (3) Tom Brady Ryan Mallett Tim Tebow      Quick hit: The compelling question is now whether...
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Patriots ‘really don’t know’ when Rob Gronkowski will return

On Tuesday, Rob Gronkowski will undergo back surgery, his seventh time going under the knife and second procedure on his worrisome back. The Patriots have been tight-lipped regarding his recovery -- and not by choice. Appearing on SportsCenter Monday, ESPN's Ed Werder reported that the Pats legitimately have no idea when the All-Pro tight end will return. "The fact...
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