Could Patriots Sign Veteran Free Agent To Help Replace Rob Gronkowski?

The New England Patriots could be without superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski for the rest of the 2016 season after he undergoes back surgery Friday.

The team hasn’t made a final determination if Gronk will return, but we do know the Patriots need to figure out how they will replace him in the offense.

So, could New England sign a veteran free agent to help fill the void? NESN.com’s Doug Kyed explains the different options the Patriots can pursue in the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank.