BOSTON -- New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has been added to a list of people who could be called to testify at the double murder trial of former player Aaron Hernandez.

Belichick's name appeared on a list of possible witnesses filed Tuesday by Hernandez's defense.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, could be called to testify in the double murder trial of former tight end Aaron Hernandez, right. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels had also been named as a possible witness.

Hernandez is charged with the drive-by slayings of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado in Boston in 2012. Prosecutors say Hernandez shot them after one spilled a drink on him at a club. Hernandez has pleaded not guilty.

Jury selection is underway. Opening statements are scheduled for March 1.

Hernandez grew up in Connecticut. He's serving a life sentence in the 2013 killing of a man who was dating the sister of Hernandez's fiancée.