Hernandez is rightfully owed the money.
But, if he wants the money he will have to fight for it as the Patriots are working on ways not to pay him.
The New England Patriots do not intend to pay Aaron Hernandez an $82,000 offseason workout bonus due Aug. 1 for work the tight end performed this spring before being charged with murder, according to league sources who have spoken to the team.
Withholding this offseason workout bonus is expected to be a harbinger of the $3.25 million bonus due to Hernandez in March 2014, which league sources said the Patriots also will not pay.
Hernandez is going to need that money to help with his defense, so look for him to file a grievance immediately.