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Rob Gronkowski Says He Didn't Consider Holdout for Improved Patriots Contract

Despite sitting out the New England Patriots' offseason program in hopes of getting a new contract, tight end Rob Gronkowski said he never planned on holding out into training camp.

"No. Haven’t come close to considering that. No even one bit. What I can do is keep preparing, keep showing up every day. Keep doing what I got to do," Gronkowski said Thursday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Gronkowski and Tom Brady were both absent for the offseason program, choosing to work out at the TB12 Clinic together.