FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- With New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski officially in the concussion protocol, he isn't permitted to take part in media interviews.
So as initial plans have been made for Super Bowl LII opening night, Gronkowski isn't currently part of the festivities. That could potentially change if he is cleared from the protocol by Monday.
The Patriots' podium assignments for opening night are currently as follows:
1. Duron Harmon
4. Bill Belichick
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