CytoSport, the company that makes Muscle Milk as well as some other products, has announced that it is terminating an endorsement deal it had with Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.
Hernandez is a figure in the investigation of a murder near his North Attleboro home.
"In light of the investigation involving Aaron Hernandez, CytoSport is terminating its endorsement contract with Mr. Hernandez, effective immediately," the company said.
Around 2 p.m. today, a picture of Hernandez that had been on the company's web site was removed.
Hernandez was wearing a Muscle Milk hat yesterday when he stopped at a gas station near Gillette Stadium and was surrounded by reporters. He also has a deal with Puma, but that company is not making any comment on Hernandez, reports ESPN.