NEW YORK — A few hours after winning his third Super Bowl, Rob Gronkowski said he was in bed in tears after playing a vital role in the Patriots’ 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
He couldn’t enjoy it because of the pain.
Gronkowski was hit in the quadriceps during the game, leaving him with the deepest bruise he had ever had in his life. He spent weeks unable to walk properly, sleeping just 20 minutes per night.
His mood was volatile — one moment, he’d be feeling fine, as if he overcame the discomfort.