Tagged: The New England Patriots

Patriots claim Gilbert Pena off waivers from Packers

The New England Patriots have claimed defensive tackle Gilbert Pena off waivers from the Green Bay Packers and waived/injured lineman Brice Schwab. Pena signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Mississippi. He played in the Packers first three preseason games and r…
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Report: Aaron Hernandez allegedly writes fan from jail, declares himself ‘NOT GUILTY’

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Aaron Hernandez has not spoken publicly since being associated with the death of Odin Lloyd in June. He’s being held in prison without bail while several Massachusetts jurisdictions sort out which, if any, charges to bring against him. However, he may still be connecting with fans, at least those who take the time to write him.

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Belichick on Hernandez: It’s ‘sad, sad day’

ESPN.com|Mike Reiss
In his first comments since Aaron Hernandez was charged with murder, Patriots coach Bill Belichick expressed remorse, saying it was a “sad, sad day” and that he was “shocked and disappointed” that one of his players was connected to a situation like this.
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Mourners at Odin Lloyd’s funeral service urged not to harbor resentment

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MATTAPAN, Mass. – As Odin Lloyd’s coffin was lifted into the hearse, a chant went up from men wearing blue football jerseys.

“Odin! Odin! Odin!”

Then the door of the black car was closed, and the men stumbled away, tears streaming down their faces.

More than 500 people arrived at a church here Saturday to grieve for a man who spent his life playing for crowds of only a few dozen. Odin Lloyd, the exuberant semi-pro linebacker from St. Croix who died in one of the worst ways imaginable, was remembered in one of the best ways possible.

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