New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski looks like a no-go for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Gronkowski has not traveled with the team to Chicago, and is considered “highly unlikely” to play.
Patriots’ TE Rob Gronkowski is “highly unlikely” to play Sunday vs. Bears as he didn't travel with the team to Chicago, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 20, 2018
There hadn’t been any real indication that Gronkowski was in danger of missing this one. He’d been dealing with a lingering back injury, but it hadn’t appeared serious enough to keep him out until Friday, according to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport.
Gronk popped up with a back injury on Friday. Source confirms he did not travel. More like doubtful right now, but no one has completely ruled him out. https://t.co/83viIZlure
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 20, 2018
The back issue has been plaguing Gronkowski for some time, but he’s played through it. He hasn’t been ruled out yet and we’ll have to wait for more information, but it appears likely to cost him at least one week.
