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NFL News, 4/15/15: Jury Finds Aaron Hernandez Guilty of First-Degree Murder

This is breaking news, so more reports are sure to follow. Tweets say he will serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole.

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Tweets

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AaronHernandez?src=hash">#AaronHernandez</a> awaiting his verdict <a href="http://t.co/kAeEOJhKVf">pic.twitter.com/kAeEOJhKVf</a></p>&mdash; Lisa Kraus Edwards (@LAKEdwards) <a href="https://twitter.com/LAKEdwards/status/588346219040210945">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jury has entered courtroom - they do not look at him</p>&mdash; Michele Steele (@ESPNMichele) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNMichele/status/588346046432022528">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hernandez&#39;s mother and fiancée on one side of courtroom. Odin Lloyd family on other. Court in session. Tense. Judge calls for decorum</p>&mdash; Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanWetzel/status/588345537025421312">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Freddie Mercury riding Darth Vader <a href="http://t.co/qqHzyaDX4e">pic.twitter.com/qqHzyaDX4e</a></p>&mdash; Lost In History (@ThislsAmazing) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThislsAmazing/status/588341342389977088">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Aaron Hernandez on charge of killing Odin Lloyd: GUILTY of first-degree murder.</p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/588346707227840512">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hernandez guilty on all counts, will serve a life sentence without the possibility of parole.</p>&mdash; Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/588347136221126656">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>No reaction from Aaron Hernandez.</p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/588346975885651968">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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I own a guitar exactly like this:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thx <a href="https://twitter.com/Fender">@Fender</a>! Picking NOLA Artist who sign up <a href="https://twitter.com/GigTownMusic">@GigTownMusic</a> by 4/21 to play our event on 5/9 &amp; win this <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Stratocaster?src=hash">#Stratocaster</a> <a href="http://t.co/k8SMGDLYNp">pic.twitter.com/k8SMGDLYNp</a></p>&mdash; Drew Brees (@drewbrees) <a href="https://twitter.com/drewbrees/status/588340758622547969">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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More random tweets

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Window opens for Adrian Peterson reinstatement, with just enough wiggle room to let the NFL do whatever it wants <a href="http://t.co/MNP3SQvxWA">http://t.co/MNP3SQvxWA</a></p>&mdash; ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/588339030267457536">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Exactly one year ago Lauren and I were blessed with this little boy. Happy birthday Maxwell ❤️ <a href="http://t.co/upiJ3pdHJZ">pic.twitter.com/upiJ3pdHJZ</a></p>&mdash; Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/status/588336694174199808">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Early morning working wit my bruhs <a href="https://twitter.com/jairusbyrd">@jairusbyrd</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/KennyVaccaro4">@KennyVaccaro4</a></p>&mdash; rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/status/588323985537957889">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>No reason why Greg Jennings couldn&#39;t give the Saints David Patten type production. I have a feeling he&#39;ll want more than minimum though</p>&mdash; Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/status/588320873020522497">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>As <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> coach Sean Payton said, draft has great WR depth. Good chance team could find one they like with five picks in top 78 ...</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/588319578406723584">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jennings still an excellent slot receiver/route runner who&#39;d probably thrive with Drew Brees at QB after two years with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vikings?src=hash">#Vikings</a> QB carousel</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/status/588319941545304065">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Photos from the <a href="https://twitter.com/Saintsations">@Saintsations</a> Final Tryouts last night: <a href="http://t.co/WvSqbNDkdx">http://t.co/WvSqbNDkdx</a> Team will be announced later today <a href="http://t.co/EopjdwkhVG">pic.twitter.com/EopjdwkhVG</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/588317650121547776">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Great night for <a href="https://twitter.com/nextplaycapital">@nextplaycapital</a>. Thanks H Barnes, <a href="https://twitter.com/brandincooks">@brandincooks</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/RonnieLottHOF">@RonnieLottHOF</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Jones_Drew32">@Jones_Drew32</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/VernonDavis85">@VernonDavis85</a>, <a href="http://t.co/RrnSwJgz3M">pic.twitter.com/RrnSwJgz3M</a></p>&mdash; The NOVO Agency (@TheNOVOAgency) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNOVOAgency/status/588230337009946624">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The 2015 <a href="https://twitter.com/Saintsations">@Saintsations</a>​ team will be announced tomorrow! Photos from Final Tryouts: <a href="http://t.co/WvSqbNDkdx">http://t.co/WvSqbNDkdx</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/saints?src=hash">#saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/zHQouOkbjl">pic.twitter.com/zHQouOkbjl</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/588170562968678400">April 15, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>US soul singer Percy Sledge, famed for his song When a Man Loves a Woman, has died aged 73 <a href="http://t.co/ihBom505rW">http://t.co/ihBom505rW</a> <a href="http://t.co/uqaWLbikT0">pic.twitter.com/uqaWLbikT0</a></p>&mdash; BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) <a href="https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking/status/587994337407021056">April 14, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/Saintsations">@Saintsations</a> final tryouts have started! Watch Live: <a href="http://t.co/GBImkoAxPZ">http://t.co/GBImkoAxPZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saints?src=hash">#Saints</a> <a href="http://t.co/wAGRPKNzdC">pic.twitter.com/wAGRPKNzdC</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/status/588114857079267328">April 14, 2015</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Just ate a bunch of random leftovers <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yummy?src=hash">#yummy</a></p>&mdash; Joseph Morgan (@jmthegreat) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmthegreat/status/588114880462512128">April 14, 2015</a></blockquote>

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Saints News

Saints might seek infusion of youth at linebacker - NFL Nation - ESPN
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New Orleans Saints seek edge defender, inside linebacker in first round? Browns, Packers may ruin plan | NOLA.com
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Mississippi State linebacker Benardrick McKinney to visit New Orleans Saints, FOX 8 reports | NOLA.com
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Defensive tackle prospect Xavier Cooper visited New Orleans Saints on Monday | NOLA.com
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New Orleans Saints pre-draft visit tracker: Updated with Tuesday's visits from Randy Gregory, Jake Fisher | NOLA.com
The New Orleans Saints have arranged visits or met with at least 13 prospects in the run-up to the NFL Draft on April 30.

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NFL News

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With teammates admitting that Johnny Manziel needs to earn back some trust in the locker room, they're at least hopeful that his recently completed stint in rehab will allow him to do just that.

List of 26 players attending 2015 NFL Draft in Chicago | NOLA.com
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Breaking down the new uniforms for the Cleveland Browns - NFL Nation - ESPN
Uni Watch: The team's new uniforms, revealed Tuesday night, feature prominent use of the words "Cleveland" and "Browns."