Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is finished for the season, as he'll be placed on injured reserve after having back surgery.
Rob Gronkowski was in the starting lineup Sunday after missing last week's game and made an immediate impact, hauling in a 45-yard reception in the first quarter and a TD catch before halftime.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski has yet to be ruled out, as the Patriots, per NFL guidelines, are required to downgrade players who don't travel.
Rob Gronkowski returned to practice Thursday for the first time since being injured Nov. 29 against the Broncos, wearing a protective sleeve/brace over his right knee.
Rob Gronkowski has been flagged an NFL-high four times for offensive pass interference, but the tight end says he's not changing his style of play.
The Steelers plan is to limit Rob Gronkowski by putting their hands on the Patriots' tight end at all times inside the 5-yard cushion and making him shed that contact to earn every yard.
