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Rob Gronkowski | Tight End

Team: New England Patriots
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 265
Age / DOB:  (23) / 5/14/1989
College: Arizona
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Rob Gronkowski (ankle surgery) is not participating in this week's OTAs.
Gronk was on the field Thursday, but limited to rehab work on the side of practice. While his timetable should have him back to 100 percent by training camp, Gronk's ankle will be an injury to monitor the next couple of months. May 24 - 1:23 PM
Source: ESPN Boston

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Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski (ankle surgery) has ditched his walking boot.

Now walking without a limp, Gronkowski has been doing core work at the Patriots offseason program. While he may need a couple of weeks to be ready for football activities, Gronk should be back to pre-injury form long before training camp.
Source: Karen Guregian on Twitter
Apr 18 - 11:58 AM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski (ankle surgery) expects to remain in a walking boot "a couple more weeks."

However, Gronkowski says he's "walking around now," and that his rehab remains "on pace." He's aiming to be ready for the start of OTAs in mid-April, but stopped short of guaranteeing he would be. He should be back to 100 percent long before the start of camp.
Source: ESPN Boston
Mar 27 - 2:58 PM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski (ankle surgery) is still in a walking boot following February surgery.

He's graduated to "walking around a bit." Gronk isn't yet sure if he will be ready for OTAs next month. He plans to work on getting in and out of his routes more efficiently this offseason.
Source: ESPN Boston
Mar 21 - 11:51 AM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski (ankle surgery) "isn't sure" if he'll be ready for the beginning of Patriots' OTAs in April.

Gronk is still sporting crutches, but says he's "getting better every day." His goal is to be 100 percent "within a couple of weeks." Gronk is far from a guarantee to be ready for OTAs, but barring a setback, he should be 100 percent well before the start of training camp.
Source: Boston Globe
Feb 25 - 11:30 AM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski (ankle surgery) was reportedly dealing with "multiple torn ligaments" during the Patriots' Super Bowl loss.

There isn't a chance Gronk would have suited up were it the regular season, and it's possible he could have been sent to injured reserve had he suffered the injury earlier in the Pats' playoff run. Facing a 10-week recovery following Friday surgery, Gronk should be back to 100 percent long before the start of training camp.
Source: Boston Globe
Feb 11 - 10:38 AM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski underwent arthroscopic ankle surgery Friday morning.

Gronk expected to avoid surgery, but the Patriots medical personnel must have advised the scope. The recovery timetable is expected to be 10 weeks, putting Gronkowski in question for April OTAs. He should be back to full health well before the start of training camp, however.
Source: Liz Mullen on Twitter
Feb 10 - 12:16 PM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski doesn't expect to undergo offseason surgery on his ailing left ankle.

The Boston Globe recently reported Gronkowski would likely have his ankle scoped following the Super Bowl, but it's apparently not a consideration for the time being. Clearly diminished as he attempted to play through a high-ankle sprain Sunday, Gronk made just two catches on three targets, playing only 44-of-65 snaps.
Source: Boston Globe
Feb 6 - 10:08 AM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski played just 44-of-65 offensive snaps in the Patriots' Super Bowl loss.

Most tellingly, he was on the sideline for eight of the Patriots' final nine snaps, only checking in for Tom Brady's Hail Mary heave as time expired. Gronk gamely asserted afterward he was at 100 percent, but ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss estimates he was "50 percent" as he played through a high-ankle sprain. Gronkowski finishes 2011-12 with 21 total touchdowns in 19 games.
Source: ESPN Boston
Feb 6 - 8:44 AM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski struggled to the tune of 26 yards on two receptions in the Patriots' Super Bowl loss to the Giants.

You could make a good case that Gronk's ineffectiveness was the difference in the four-point game. Playing through a high left ankle sprain, Gronkowski got open enough to only see three targets. On the Pats' final possession, Gronkowski was on the field for only 1-of-7 plays -- the Hail Mary attempt due to his height. Gronkowski will be the top tight end off the board in 2012 drafts, but it was a disappointing finish to a monster year.
Feb 5 - 11:21 PM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski is active for Super Bowl XLVI against the Giants.

Alex Silvestro, a defensive end signed off the practice squad late Saturday, is also active. The Pats' inactives are QB Ryan Mallett, RB Kevin Faulk, RB Shane Vereen, LB Gary Guyton, OG Donald Thomas, G/C Nick McDonald, and DE Ron Brace. Chad Ochocinco is active for the first time since the Divisional Round.
Feb 5 - 4:31 PM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Patriots coach Bill Belichick confirmed Sunday that Rob Gronkowski (ankle) will "definitely" play Sunday against the Giants.

We never doubted that Gronkowski would be active for the game, but his in-game effectiveness remains to be seen. Belichick told NBC's Alex Flanagan that Gronkowski's playing time will depend "on what he's able to do." The Pats will likely have a better idea in pre-game warmups. He'll run at full speed, a first since Gronkowski suffered a high left ankle sprain on January 22.
Source: Alex Flanagan on Twitter
Feb 5 - 1:14 PM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

A league source tells Profootballtalk.com Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (questionable, ankle) will play in Super Bowl XLVI against the Giants.

Gronkowski will be active, but the question remains whether and to what extent he’ll be effective. Playing just two weeks removed from an injury that typically sidelines players 2-4 weeks, he remains at risk of re-injury. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said he expects Gronkowski to be at considerably less than peak capacity, and that he wouldn't be playing this week if it wasn't the Super Bowl.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Feb 5 - 9:13 AM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski (questionable, ankle) was walking without a limp on Saturday.

"I think he's doing a little better each day," coach Bill Belichick said. "We'll just have to see where things (are) and get through tomorrow." There's no doubt Gronkowski will be active for Super Bowl XLVI, the question remains how hard he'll be able to go. Playing just two weeks after suffering an injury that typically sidelines players anywhere from 2-4 weeks, he'll be at risk of re-injury.
Source: Boston Globe
Feb 4 - 5:43 PM
Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

The Patriots have listed ten players as "questionable" for Super Bowl XLVI, including Rob Gronkowski (ankle).

Gronkowski practiced on a "limited" basis again Friday, confirming he had no setbacks after Thursday's return. As the Boston Globe's Shalise Manza Young notes, all of the players (except Gronk) listed as questionable for the Super Bowl were also "questionable" for the AFC Championship Game. They all played.
Source: WEEI Boston
Feb 3 - 4:01 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Tom Brady
2Brian Hoyer
3Ryan Mallett
RB1Stevan Ridley
2Danny Woodhead
3Joseph Addai
4Shane Vereen
5Brandon Bolden
GLB1Stevan Ridley
2Danny Woodhead
3RB1Danny Woodhead
2Joseph Addai
FB1Tony Fiammetta
2Spencer Larsen
3Eric Kettani
WR11Wes Welker
2Jabar Gaffney
3Anthony Gonzalez
4Donte' Stallworth
5Chad Ochocinco
WR21Brandon Lloyd
2Deion Branch
3Julian Edelman
4Jeremy Ebert
5Matt Slater
WR31Jabar Gaffney
TE1Rob Gronkowski
2Aaron Hernandez
3Daniel Fells
4Brad Herman
K1Stephen Gostkowski
2Chris Koepplin