The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Hernandez had shoulder surgery about two weeks ago but will be ready for the start of training camp in July, a league source said. The surgery, which a source said was a minor scope, will keep Hernandez out of off-season practices.

Diehards Line: According to Globe staffer Greg Bedard, Hernandez could be ready for the June mini-camp, but that's a ways off. Hernandez will stay in California to rehab. Bedard went on to suggest that if this was the season, Hernandez would be ready on a much quicker time schedule. Since it's the offseason, there's absolutely no rush to get him back on the field. Hernandez is well versed in the offense and with Tom Brady so there's no fear that Hernandez will missing anything. ... Stay tuned. We'll continue to follow up as needed.