FOXBORO — The Patriots have spent nearly two weeks operating under the assumption they would have their star trio of pass-catchers on the field Saturday for the first time in two months.
But there was a wrench thrown in the way yesterday. Tight end Rob Gronkowski was the only one missing from practice.
It’s unclear why Gronk wasn’t present for the session, which was held in full pads at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won’t release an injury report until today, so there hasn’t been an official word on his absence.
Gronkowski’s knee hasn’t been on an injury report since Week 14, and he was present for both walkthroughs last week and Monday’s week-opening workout.