The Facts: After HC Belichick’s recent get-together with Gronkowski and agent Drew Rosenhaus, we’re told the sides are continuing to work on tweaking Gronk’s deal in some fashion to assuage that situation.

Diehards Line: Last May, New England added $5.5 million in incentives to Gronkowski’s contract for the 2017 season. The All-Pro ended up making $10.19 million. As Profootballtalk.com suggests, it’s likely the Patriots will do something similar for him this year. Gronkowski, 28, is scheduled to make $8 million in base salary this season. He has outplayed the eight-year, $54 million extension he signed with the Patriots in 2012.