Patriots Gronkowski Out for the Season
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Patriots Gronkowski Out for the Season
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It was reported earlier on Thursday that Gronkowski would miss eight weeks, meaning he could be eligible to return for the Super Bowl if the Patriots were to make it.
The New England Patriots released the following statement on Thursday night.
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During the Seattle game on November 13, Rob sustained a hit to the chest that resulted in a pulmonary contusion to his lung. Rob was examined by several specialists at Massachusetts General Hospital as directed by the team, as well as an independent physician. He received medical clearance to return to play two weeks later for the New York Jets game on November 27. After a hit early in the Jets game, Rob began to experience significant back and leg pain. This injury forced him to leave the game and he did not return.
With the help of the Patriots medical staff, along with the consultation of several medical experts, it has been determined that it is in Rob’s best long-term interest to undergo surgery to address his lower back injury. Rob is expected to have surgery tomorrow. We do not expect that he will be able to play for the remainder of the 2016 season, but will await the results of tomorrow’s surgery before making a final determination. Rob has always been one of our hardest workers and was voted captain for the leadership he provides on our team. We are deeply saddened any time a player is lost to injury. We are committed to assisting Rob throughout his recovery and look forward to his return to playing football for the New England Patriots.
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ESPN Body Issue
In 2012, Rob Gronkowski was one of many athletes who posed nude for the ESPN The Magazine body issue
Gronkowski did not look like he was uncomfortable.
Photo courtesy of Cody Collier 36501/flickr
Loves Kittens
In November of 2014, Rob Gronkowski posed with kittens for an ESPN The Magazine photo shoot.
As the picture shows, Gronkowski loves kittens.
Photo courtesy of DGB Productions/flickr
Has His Own Cereal
In 2012, Rob Gronkowski launched Gronk Flakes which were sold in Stop & Shops all across New England. A portion of the proceeds went to his Gronk Nation Youth Foundation.
Photo courtesy of Daniel DeCristo/Flickr
Plays Mortal Kombat
A few days before the Super Bowl, Rob Gronkowski and Marshawn Lynch sat down for a game of Mortal Kombat X on Conan.
Parties with Porn Stars
During the bye week of the 2011 season, Rob Gronkowski hung out with porn star Bibi Jones and even let her wear his jersey.
Photo courtesy of Carmine19jock/flickr
Spikes Hockey Pucks
Gronkowski spiked a hockey puck prior to a Bruins game in a ceremony honoring the Patriots for winning the Super Bowl.
The puck bounced off the ice and went about six rows into the crowd.
Answers Crazy Question
In April of 2012, Rob Gronkowski visited the URI campus and answered questions from students.
Gronkowski even answered one crazy question about who he would rather "F, Marry, or Kill."
How many athletes would actually answer that question?
TD Spikes!
Gronkowski has one of the best touchdown celebrations in the league, just a simple spike of the football. That celebration is what has helped launch him into superstardom.
Like this spike from the Super Bowl.
Dances on Duck Boats
Rob Gronkowski took his dance moves to the Duck Boats during the Patriots Super Bowl parade.
Chugs a Beer at Parade
Rob Gronkowski chugged a beer at the Patriots Super Bowl parade to the delight of all the fans.
