The New England Patriots have practiced twice in front of the media this spring, and Rob Gronkowski hasn’t been on the field for either session.
Gronkowski’s absence has certainly raised some eyebrows around New England, but it’s reportedly nothing to be overly concerned with. The Patriots are just being cautious with Gronkowski, ESPN’s Mike Reiss and the Boston Herald’s Jeff Howe reported Tuesday.
Gronkowski is dealing with “an undisclosed physical ailment that isn’t considered a long-range concern,” Reiss reported. Gronkowski might not play in the preseason for the second straight year, according to Howe.
Gronkowski has been at the facility for the Patriots’ offseason workout program, according to both reports.
Gronkowski was one of 13 players absent from Tuesday’s minicamp practice.
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