Wes Welker sat out 24 of the New England Patriots' 67 snaps on offense in Week 1.

Welker caught 122 balls for 1,569 yards, but the Patriots are becoming more reliant on having both Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez on the field at the same time at the tight end position.

Both Gronkowski and Hernandez have signed long-term extensions, while Welker remains without a deal beyond 2012.