The Facts: As indicated by the cryptic remarks of Patriots coach Bill Belichick, Gronkowski didn't practice at Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice. But Gronkowski did indeed report, reports Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
Diehards Line:
According to Reiss, Gronkowski has an “undisclosed physical ailment.” The condition isn’t believed to be a “long-range concern.” The Boston Herald is reporting there is no actual injury. Instead the Patriots plan to keep a healthy Gronk healthy. Remember: Gronkowski had serious injury issues in 2012 and 2013, but he has been relatively healthy over the last two seasons. There’s no reason to think he won’t be healthy when the regular season begins in September.