article_snippet: At the time, Hernandez had a $40 million contract as one of the Patriots' star tight ends.
article_snippet: The year before the killing, Hernandez played in the Super Bowl and caught a touchdown pass from Tom Brady.
article_snippet: But there are still flashes of the Patriots' star.
article_snippet: At the time of the killing Hernandez was playing for the Patriots with a $40 million contract .
highlights_snippet: Was once under contract for $40 million .