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Patriots reporters aren’t exactly sure how Rob Gronkowski injured his thigh

Patriots fans learned late Thursday afternoon that their team would be without Rob Gronkowski against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, after the star tight end sustained a thigh injury. Yet, the question remains: How?

ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report Thursday that Gronkowski would miss the game, roughly 90 minutes before the Patriots officially listed him as inactive.

No sure thing Rob Gronkowski is active tonight and if he is, he will be limited, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 5, 2017

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski is battling a thight contusion that will limit his snaps tonight, if he plays.