BOSTON — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly didn't make the trip to Chicago with the team because of ankle and back injuries and will not play Sunday against the Bears, ESPN reports.
Now official: https://t.co/HdJDhmUkOe
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2018
According to ESPN, Gronkowski had been one of 10 Patriots players listed as questionable against the Bears, but the Patriots officially downgraded him to doubtful on Sunday.
Patriots’ TE Rob Gronkowski is “highly unlikely” to play Sunday vs. Bears as he didn't travel with the team to Chicago, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 20, 2018
ESPN's Adam Schefter said the Patriots are playing it safe by resting Gronkowski on Sunday, but he is expected to be back next week at Buffalo for Monday night's game.
Patriots’ TE Rob Gronkowski, who is not expected to play Sunday vs. Bears, is expected back next week at Buffalo on Monday Night Football, per source. The Patriots are playing it safe by resting him Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 21, 2018
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