It’s not a pain-free Saturday for Rob Gronkowski.
Gronkowski is among the many football stars participating in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., but he got injured after making an impact in the game.
Playing alongside Tom Brady, Gronkowski caught a pass from his former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammate for a successful 2-point conversion attempt on the opening drive for Team Founders against Team USA. Before that, Brady found wide receiver Stefon Diggs for a fourth-down touchdown.
Gronkowski, however, seemingly got banged up while gathering himself following his catch. He slipped as he was trying to get back on his feet, later acknowledging that he hurt his hamstring. Although he said he was fine, the 36-year-old Gronk said that he wouldn’t return to the contest, according to Jacob Camenker of USA Today.
Here’s the video of his catch and slip.
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Also taking a hit was the ego of the NFL pros who lost to Team USA. Team Founders was blown out by Team USA, 43-16.
The outcome likely would have been the same even if Gronkowski had stayed in, as Team USA showed that flag football is a completely different beast.
