The NFL released a statement Wednesday after the arrest of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez:
"The involvement of an NFL player in a case of this nature is deeply troubling," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in an email statement. "The Patriots have released Aaron Hernandez, who will have his day in court. At the same time, we should not forget the young man who was the victim in this case and take this opportunity to extend our deepest sympathy to Odin Lloyd's family and friends."