Patriots agreed to terms with TE Kellen Winslow, sources tell ESPN Boston.
The deal is pending a physical, which is no small caveat when it comes to Winslow. Although the 29-year-old hasn't missed a game due to injury since 2008, he's dealt with chronic soreness in his right knee for the last couple years. But if healthy, Winslow will provide an athletic pass-catching option for the Patriots while Aaron Hernandez (ankle) rehabs. Just one year ago, he caught 75 passes for 763 yards as a Buc. Winslow projects to quickly find his way onto the field for some reps in two-tight end sets, which the Patriots had been using as a base. Source:ESPN Boston
Sep 18 - 8:05 AM
A source tells the NFL Network that Aaron Hernandez is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a low ankle sprain.
This jibes with earlier reports from ProFootballTalk.com and ESPN Boston. If Hernandez returns in exactly a month, he'd be back for a Week 6 matchup with the Seahawks. If he misses the full six weeks, he's looking at Week 8 against the Rams. Note that the Patriots' bye is looming in Week 9. Hernandez, 22, does have youth on his side as he embarks on his rehab. Source:NFL.com
Sep 18 - 9:27 AM