FALL RIVER, Mass. — Another juror was dismissed in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday, marking the second time in two weeks a panelist has been removed from the case.

Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh told jurors after a short session Wednesday morning that they may have noticed another empty seat in the jury box.

“That was for reasons that were entirely personal to that juror,” Garsh said. “It has nothing to do with this case.”

She did not elaborate.

The panel is now made up of 16 jurors.