By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 09:57 EST, 27 August 2013 | UPDATED: 11:48 EST, 27 August 2013 Despite allegations that he murdered someone, the National Football League's Player Association - the union that represents NFL players - is attempting to recover bonus money the New England Patriots owes the former tight end, as he sits in jail awaiting trial. Hernandez was released by the Patriots in June after he was arrested for the alleged murder of semi-pro football player Odin Loyd. The NFLPA says the Patriots owe the former University of Florida star the $82,000 bonus he was promised for showing up to off-season workouts.
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Aaron Hernandez, 23, charged with murdering Odin Lloyd on June 18
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The NFLPA claims that the New England Patriots owe Hernandez $82,000 for showing up to off-season workouts
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A grand jury is investigating whether Hernandez was involved in the July 2012 murders of two immigrants from Cape Verde, as well
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Boston Globe reports that police are investigating whether Lloyd was killed over his knowledge of the 2012 killings
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