81 Aaron Hernandez, TE

Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been questioned by police, including having his home searched, as part of a homicide investigation in North Attleboro, Mass., according to reports from SI.com and ABC News.

ABC News also reported that Hernandez was uncooperative with authorities during the search, and that two associates of Hernandez tried to leave Hernandez's home but were detained.

An SI.com source added that Hernandez is not believed to be a murder suspect, but a vehicle rented in his name has emerged as a key piece of evidence in the investigation.

On Monday, a jogger found the body of a 27-year-old Boston man who, according to ABC News, might be an associate of Hernandez. The victim was found less than a mile from Hernandez's house.

According to USA Today, the Bristol County District Attorney's office said, "As the investigation is in its early stages, no further details about this case will be released at this time." Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter confirmed a body was found around 5:30 p.m. Monday, and indicated that the investigation would be handed over to Massachusetts state police detectives.

The Patriots have also issued a brief statement.

"I am aware of the reports, but I do not anticipate that we will be commenting publicly during an ongoing police investigation," team spokesman Stacey James said.

ESPN reports Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez "could" be ready for the start of training camp as he continues to make progress from offseason shoulder surgery. Hernandez only did individual work during offseason practices.

Tight end Aaron Hernandez did not participare in team drills as the Patriots opened a three-day minicamp on Tuesday. Hernandez underwent shoulder surgery this offseason and is still working his way back from it. "At the end of the day you want to be healthy for the season," Hernandez told the Boston Herald. "You don’t want to over-do it now and have it hurt you in the season. So I’m taking care of it and making sure you limit yourself and take it day by day."