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FILE - In this June 9, 2011 file photo, Green Bay Packers NFL football quarterback Aaron Rodgers, left, and Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun speak during batting practice before a baseball game between the Brewers and the New York Mets,, in Milwaukee. Rodgers says he was "shocked" when his friend Ryan Braun admitted he violated baseball's rules against using performance-enhancing substances. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)

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FILE - In this June 27, 2013, file photo, former New England Patriots NFL football tight end Aaron Hernandez stands during a bail hearing in Fall River Superior Court in Fall River, Mass. The legal problems of current and former SEC players _ from ex-Florida and NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez to LSU’s Jeremy Hill _ has cast a negative light on the league that has won seven consecutive national championships. Coaches in the conference say they have to weigh a player’s talent vs. trouble in or out of the locker room. (AP Photo/Boston Herald, Ted Fitzgerald, Pool, File)

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Former New England Patriots NFL football tight end Aaron Hernandez is led into Attleboro District Court, on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Attleboro, Mass. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of Odin Lloyd. A judge rescheduled the probable cause hearing for Aug. 22, after considering defense objections to a delay. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

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Former New England Patriots NFL football tight end Aaron Hernandez appears during a probable cause hearing at Attleboro District Court, on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Attleboro, Mass. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old Boston semi-professional football player whose body was found June 17 in an industrial park in North Attleboro near Hernandez's home. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

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Former New England Patriots NFL football tight end Aaron Hernandez appears during a probable cause hearing at Attleboro District Court, on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Attleboro, Mass. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old Boston semi-professional football player whose body was found June 17 in an industrial park in North Attleboro near Hernandez's home. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

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Jonathan Ramos of Hartford, Conn., wearing former an Aaron Hernandez New England Patriots jersey and "Free #81" hat, speaks to reporters outside Attleboro District Court where the former New England Patriots tight end appeared for his probable cause hearing on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Attleboro, Mass. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to murder in the death of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old Boston semi-professional football player whose body was found June 17 in an industrial park near Hernandez's home. He had been shot five times. (AP Photo/Bizuayehu Tesfaye)

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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reacts to a reporter's question at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, July 24, 2013, during his first news conference since arrest of former player Aaron Hernandez. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reacts to a reporter's question at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, July 24, 2013, during his first news conference since arrest of former player Aaron Hernandez. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to reporters at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, July 24, 2013, during his first news conference since arrest of former player Aaron Hernandez. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws a pass as backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor watches during an NFL football training camp practice at the team's practice facility in Owings Mills, Md., Thursday, July 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper celebrates his first career walk-off home run, which gave the Nationals a 9-7 win over the Pirates on Thursday. (Associated Press photo)

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Washington Redskins Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu Jr. (29) runs a route as they begin their training camp at the NFL football teams new practice facility in Richmond, Va. Thursday, July 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Aldrick Robinson (11) and Dezmon Briscoe (19) sign autographs for kids after practice at their first training camp at the new NFL teams practice facility in Richmond, Va. Thursday, July 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu (29) heads back to the locker room after practice at their first training camp at the new NFL teams practice facility in Richmond, Va. Thursday, July 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)