Hernandez active for Patriots

Tight end Aaron Hernandez is active for the Patriots in today’s game against the Seahawks. He has not played since getting an ankle injury in New England’s Week 2 loss to the Cardinals.

But the Patriots will be down two starters on defense – linebacker Dont’a Hightower and safety Steve Gregory.  The Patriots have not announced who will replace them.

Also inactive for the Patriots:

WR Julian Edelman

TE Michael Hoomanawanui

LB Tracy White

OL Matt Tennant

DE Jake Bequette