Monday, November 19, 2012

Rob Gronkowski has surgery

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent surgery on his broken forearm Monday, a source told ESPN. The Patriots are uncertain exactly how long he will be out, but one source said he expects Gronkowski to miss "probably a few weeks.A person familiar with the process said Monday the New England Patriots tight end expects to be sidelined for four to six weeks after having surgery for a broken left forearm. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity becauseGronkowski had seven catches, 137 yards and two touchdowns before leaving the game. He headed to the locker room late in the fourth quarter to get X-rays and reportedly underwent surgery Monday. “I knew he had gotten injured, but I obviously didn'tThe broken arm sustained by tight end Rob Gronkowski has the potential to alter New England's fortunes this season, and it happened after Gronkowski lined up as a "wing" on the right side of the line on the Patriots'From the blog Shutdown Corner: According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, New England Patriots Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski suffered a broken bone in his forearm during Sunday's 59-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
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