Rob Gronkowski

Rob Gronkowski missed the majority of the the Patriots' offseason program recovering from multiple surgeries, but he could be back soon. On Thursday, NFL Network gave a clear indication when the star tight end will return, revealing that Gronkowski could be back as early as Week 3.


The Patriots have undergone offensive upheaval this offseason as the team elected to part ways with receivers Wes Welker and Brandon Lloyd, while cutting Aaron Hernandez due to his arrest. Gronkowski represents Tom Brady's best chance at offensive continuity with Danny Amendola scheduled to miss the next 2-to-6 weeks due to a groin injury, making the tight end's return more important than ever.


source: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/sbnation/SBNation_20130912_Rob_Gronkowski_injury__Patriots_star_could_be_back_next_week__expected_back_by_Week_4.html