The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... One month after casting doubt over his availability for the regular-season opener, R Gronkowski spoke hopefully about his return from the ACL and MCL tears he sustained in December. The New England Patriots tight end told reporters on Wednesday that his knee is "feeling good," according to the team's official website.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Gronk said that he expects to do his "own thing on the side" during this week's organized team activities. As NFL.com suggests, nobody should expect the Patriots to rush their star tight end back onto the field after his latest devastating injury. Gronkowski's absence leaves New England thin at the position, where -- if the season started today -- Michael Hoomanawanui would line up alongside D.J. Williams in dual tight end sets. With Williams currently penciled in as the team's top "move" tight end after playing just 11 snaps last season, NFL.com's Marc Sessler believes New England will keep free agent Dustin Keller on its radar as the season approaches. ... Again, fantasy football owners should prepare for
another summer (and perhaps September) of uncertainty about Gronk's return.
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