Aaron Hernandez Injury: Patriots TE is questionable Week 6

Aaron Hernandez injury: Patriots TE could play this week

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez could be a game-time decision for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Jeff Howe.

Hernandez has not played since Week 2, when he suffered a high ankle sprain in the first quarter of a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He was listed as questionable last week against the Denver Broncos, but did not play.

Quarterback Tom Brady's numbers have not suffered too much as a result of Hernandez's absence. Still, the tight end was a big part of the Patriots' passing attack last season, when he caught 79 passes for 910 yards and seven touchdowns. He was the eighth-most targeted tight end in the NFL last season. Hernandez's big season earned him a six-year, $54 million extension in the offseason.

The Patriots passing game will need all of its weapons on Sunday, as they'll face off against one of the stingiest pass defenses in the league. Seattle has allowed just 192 passing yards per game so far this season.

Aaron Hernandez injury: Patriots TE questionable for Week 5

The Patriots Aaron Hernandez has a 50-50 shot to play on Sunday against the Broncos. The tight end has missed the last two games for New England.

Aaron Hernandez injury: Patriots TE likely out for Broncos game

Aaron Hernandez is likely not going to be available for Sunday's Week 5 matchup with the Denver Broncos due to injury.

Aaron Hernandez Injury: Patriots TE Will Miss 4-6 Weeks

Aaron Hernandez left the game and did not return when Julian Edelman rolled on his ankle in the first quarter of the Patriots' 20-18 loss to Arizona Sunday. The NFL Network is now reporting the the Patriots will be without Hernandez for the next 4-6 weeks. Hernandez has reportedly been diagnosed with a low ankle sprain that will cause the extended absence.

The network is also reporting that the Patriots will be meeting with tight end Kellen Winslow on Tuesday as they look to replace Hernandez in the lineup. Winslow had 75 receptions last season for Tampa Bay before being dealt to the Seattle Seahawks in the offseason. Winlsow was cut by the Seahawks after he reportedly refused to take a pay cut. He met with the Patriots at that time, but the two sides did not end up agreeing to a deal.

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Aaron Hernandez Injury: Patriots TE Out Until October At The Earliest

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is expected to miss a few weeks after suffering an ankle injury on Sunday. Hernandez isn't likely to return until at least sometime in October, according to a report from ESPN.com.

The 22-year-old Hernandez suffered the injury during the first quarter of the Patriots' game against the Arizona Cardinals. Earlier reports said Hernandez suffered a high-ankle sprain and could be out for six weeks.

Losing Hernandez is a big blow for the Patriots, as he was expected to be one of their main offensive weapons this season. He caught six passes for 59 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, but did not catch a pass before leaving the game on Sunday.

With Hernandez out, Rob Gronkowski, Wes Welker and Brandon Lloyd will likely play larger roles for the Patriots.

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NFL Injury Report: Aaron Hernandez's Ankle Leaves Pats With Only 1 Dominant TE

Week 2 in the NFL saw several key injuries, none more so than the high ankle sprain suffered by Patriots' Aaron Gonzalez. Our Medical Expert looks at the prognosis of them all.

NFL Injury Report: Patriots' Aaron Hernandez Suffers High-Ankle Sprain

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Aaron Hernandez Injury Update: Could Be 6-Week Timetable

The New England Patriots' famed two tight-end package took a major blow Sunday when Aaron Hernandez left the game with an ankle injury during the Pats' loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Now, the news appears to get worse for the Patriots, as Pro Football Talk is reporting that Hernandez could miss up to six weeks with the ailment.

PFT's Mike Florio has developed a well-earned reputation for running with a single, anonymous source and being burned with misinformation. But when the injury occurred, NFL.com's Albert Breer reported it was a high-ankle sprain, which always have an indefinite, but long, timetable.

Hernandez's injury would figure to open up even more looks for record-breaking tight end Rob Gronkowski, as well as wide receivers Brandon Lloyd and Wes Welker. At the same time. it's a big hindrance to the Patriots, who love using Gronkowski and Hernandez at the same time to create matchup nightmares for opposing defenses. Hernandez's absence will be even more scrutinized if the Pats have more games that end like the Cardinals debacle.

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Aaron Hernandez Injury: High Ankle Sprain For Patriots TE, According To Report

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez suffered a right ankle injury against the Arizona Cardinals early in the game and did not return. The latest news on Hernandez's ankle is that his injury is likely a high ankle sprain.

If this is high ankle sprain for Hernandez, it could sideline him for multiple weeks or even months. It all depends on just how severe the sprain is. This injury can be difficult to recover from as it requires a lot of rest, and once a player has a high ankle sprain, it is more likely that he could sprain that ankle again.

With Hernandez likely out for at least a few weeks, the Patriots may be in the market to for another receiving threat. His backup, Michael Hoomanawanui, has not been involved in the passing game at all against the Cardinals.

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Aaron Hernandez Injury: X-Rays Negative On Ankle

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez left Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals in the first quarter after he rolled his ankle when blocking on a passing play. The injury looked serious as Hernandez needed the help of a pair of trainers as he left the field and headed to the locker room.

There is now some positive news, because after x-rays were taken it has been revealed that Hernandez's right ankle is not broken. However, at this point any other damage to the ankle is not known, and further testing will be needed to see if there is any other damage to Hernandez's ankle.

Before Hernandez left the game he was targeted just once, and they need him on the field because their passing offense has struggled against the Cardinals ever since he left the game.

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Aaron Hernandez Injury: Patriots TE Rolls Ankle Vs. Cardinals

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez went down with an ankle injury in the first quarter of their game against the Arizona Cardinals. Hernandez was seen grabbing the upper part of his right ankle after rolling it during a Julian Edelman screen play.

Hernandez had to be taken off the field with the help of a pair of trainers and is being taken to the locker room for more evaluation. The injury appears to be quite serious since Hernandez was unable to put much weight on his right leg, and he is questionable to return to this game.

This is a blow to the Patriots as Hernandez was one of the top targets in the their offense. He will be replaced in the lineup by Michael Hoomanawanui.

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