The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Gronkowski showed up for media day without his walking boot according to Ian Rapoport of the Boston Herald.
Diehards Line:Gronkowski subsequently said he lost the boot yesterday and it is off for good. Gronkowski, who suffered a high ankle sprain in the team's AFC Championship win over the Ravens, isn't expected to practice this week. Still, he characterized his status for Sunday's Super Bowl as "day to day" while making it clear he expects to play.