Fans who have purchased the #81 jersey from the Patriots ProShop or their online store can exchange their jersey for a new one of comparable value next weekend on July 6th and 7th.
Hernandez was released by the Patriots earlier this week after he was arrested and charged with murder.
"We know that children love wearing their Patriots jerseys, but may not understand why parents don’t want them wearing their Hernandez jerseys anymore," said Patriots spokesperson Stacey James. "We hope this opportunity to exchange those jerseys at the Patriots ProShop for another player’s jersey will be well received by parents."
The pro shop will be open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday July 6 and from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
