Aaron Hernandez was looking forward to making an NFL return before his death, according to a source who claimed to be a close friend of the late tight end.
Yersterday, ESPN’s Michelle Steele released the Department of Corrections report which included several interview with inmates who were close with the Patriots tight end. Most of them say Hernandez was upbeat the days before his death. Hernandez even told one of the inmates he was planning an NFL comeback even if it wasn’t with the Patriots.
After his recent acquittal, Aaron Hernandez talked about returning to the NFL, "even if it wasn't with the Pats" – per, dept of corrections: pic.twitter.com/NjIufF8OvF
— Michele Steele (@MicheleSteele) May 5, 2017
One of the inmates revealed that Hernandez had recently spoken about a rumor stating an inmate is acquitted if they die in prison while an appeal is pending which seems to be a possible motive for his suicide.