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- TE #87
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vs. CHI: #3 vs opposing TE - 7.40 FPA
| Rushing | Receiving | Fum | Fantasy | ||||
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | DAL, | - | - | 90 | 2 | - | 29.00 |
| 2 | ATL, | - | - | 39 | 2 | - | 19.90 |
| 3 | @LA, | - | - | 55 | - | - | 9.50 |
| 4 | @NE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @PHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | CHI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @WAS, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | NYG, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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- 39.50
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Hopeful for Week 8
Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that he's hopeful Gronkowski (ribs) will be back on the field for Sunday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski has missed four straight games due to a punctured lung and fractured ribs, but it looks like he's making tangible progress in his recovery. The Buccaneers will go on bye after Sunday's road matchup against the Saints, so the team could always still opt to give Gronkowski extra rest and wait until Nov. 14 at Washington to have him retake the field.
Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 7:32am by Rotowire.com
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Out another week
Gronkowski (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski will miss a fourth straight game, and at this point, it would be somewhat surprising if the Bucs brought him back for Week 8 against Washington, their final contest before a Week 9 bye. However, Gronkowski has only been ruled out for Week 7 at the moment, leaving O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate to continue splitting work at tight end.
Published: Fri, Oct 22 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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Not seen at practice Friday
Gronkowski (ribs) wasn't spotted on the field during the portion of Friday's practice that was open to the media, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski has yet to practice this week while recovering from a punctured lung and cracked and fractured ribs. The 32-year-old seems unlikely to be available for Sunday's matchup with the Bears, which would mark his fourth consecutive absence.
Published: Fri, Oct 22 at 8:20am by Rotowire.com
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No practice Thursday
Gronkowski (ribs) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Prior to the session, Gronkowski was spotted running while speed and conditioning coach Roger Kingdom and team trainer Bobby Slater looked on, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. It's unclear where Gronkowski stands in his recovery from cracked and fractured ribs and a punctured lung that he sustained back in Week 3, but he hasn't yet reached the stage where even individual drills are on the table. There's a good chance he's ruled out on the Buccaneers' final Week 7 injury report, which…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 21 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing yet
Gronkowski (ribs) was unable to practice Wednesday.
Analysis: There's no telling when Gronkowski will be given clearance to practice again after suffering cracked and fractured ribs and a punctured lung back in Week 3, but he'll have two more chances to get back on the field in advance of Sunday's game against the Bears. The Buccaneers have a Week 9 bye in the near future, so the team may have aspirations of getting the tight end back in the fold for the second half of the season considering the nature of his injuries. O.J. Howard (ankle) also didn't…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 20 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Thursday night
Gronkowski (ribs) has been ruled out for Thursday's game in Philadelphia, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: With Gronkowski out for a third straight game, Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard are likely to continue rotating at tight end. Gronkowski hasn't practiced for three weeks since suffering multiple internal injuries, but the Bucs haven't ruled him out beyond Week 6. He'll now have some extra time to recover before Tampa's next game Oct. 24 against the Bears.
Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Likely to miss another game
Gronkowski (ribs) isn't expected to play Thursday against the Eagles, Jordan Schultz of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Tampa Bay will provide an official Week 6 injury designation for Gronkowski at the conclusion of Wednesday's practice, but after the tight end was listed as a non-participant on the first two injury reports of the week, his expected absence for a third consecutive game isn't a major surprise. While Schultz notes that Gronkowski has made "steady progress" since suffering cracked and fractured ribs and a punctured lung in the Bucs' Sept. 26 loss to the Rams, the 32-year-old doesn't look like…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 6:43am by Rotowire.com
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No practice reps Tuesday
Gronkowski (ribs) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: According to Jenna Laine of ESPN.com, head coach Bruce Arians said Tuesday that he's encouraged by the progress Gronkowski has made in his recovery from the injury to his ribs that he sustained Week 3, but the Buccaneers won't decide whether the tight end will travel to Philadelphia for Thursday's game against the Eagles until after Wednesday's practice. Despite Arians' optimism, Gronkowski hasn't taken a tangible step forward in terms of on-field activity since suffering the injury -- he's now…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 12 at 2:48pm by Rotowire.com
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DNP on first Week 5 report
Gronkowski (ribs) was listed as a non-participant Monday on the Buccaneers' estimated practice report, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski has missed the Buccaneers' last two games with four cracked ribs, a broken rib and a punctured lung, and though he has yet to return to the practice field since suffering the injury Week 3, the tight end isn't being ruled out from playing Thursday against the Eagles. Per Greg Auman of The Athletic, head coach Bruce Arians said Gronkowski will be a "very close" call for Thursday, with the 32-year-old's availability for the contest likely hinging on what he's able to do in practices…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially ruled out
Gronkowski (ribs) won't play in Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Head coach Bruce Arians made it official Friday, but Gronkowski never seemed likely to play once it was reported that his injuries include four cracked ribs, a broken rib and a punctured lung. While the Bucs haven't ruled the tight end out beyond Sunday, it's probably fair to call him worse than a 50-50 bet to play in a Thursday road game against the Eagles in Week 6, just four days after Tampa hosts the Dolphins. For however long Gronkowski remains out, Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard will split…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 8 at 9:26am by Rotowire.com
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Absent from practice again
Gronkowski (ribs) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Barring a dramatic step forward in his practice activity Friday in the Buccaneers' final Week 5 session, Gronkowski looks in line to miss a second straight game Sunday versus the Dolphins. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, Gronkowski sustained four cracked ribs, a broken rib and a punctured lung in the Bucs' Week 3 loss to the Rams, so it makes sense for the team to take a cautious approach with the oft-injured tight end. Tampa Bay still has some optimism that Gronkowski will be ready to…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 7 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Not ready to practice
Gronkowski (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The tight end rode a stationary bike, with head coach Bruce Arians saying he wasn't sure when Gronkowski would return to practice. A report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network over the weekend suggested Gronkowski likely would miss Week 5 against Miami but not necessarily any time beyond that. Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard formed a timeshare in Gronkowski's absence during the 19-17 win over New England in Week 4.
Published: Wed, Oct 6 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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Likely to return Week 6
Gronkowski (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots and is expected to miss next week's game against the Dolphins, but the Buccaneers are optimistic he'll be ready to play in their Week 6 game Oct. 14 in Philadelphia, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Though initial X-rays on Gronkowski's ribs returned negative coming out of Tampa Bay's Week 3 loss to the Rams, the star tight end was later diagnosed with cracked ribs and a punctured lung after undergoing an MRI and CT scan a few days later. The injury resulted in Gronkowski staying back in Tampa Bay when the Buccaneers traveled to New England earlier in the weekend, and the 32-year-old looks doubtful to return for the Week 5 home game versus the Dolphins. The Buccaneers face a quick…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 6:34am by Rotowire.com
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Multiple hairline fractures in ribs
Gronkowski, who has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, was diagnosed with multiple hairline fractures in his ribs after undergoing an MRI on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. He could miss multiple weeks as a result.
Analysis: Gronkowski appears to have made every possible effort to play in his first return to Foxborough since joining the Buccaneers in 2020, but follow-up MRI scans on the rib injury he suffered last week against the Rams essentially nixed any hope. Rib injuries are notoriously difficult to recover from, especially ones of this severity, and given the quality backups Tampa Bay has on hand in O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate on the roster, Tampa Bay may not be compelled to rush Gronkowski back. Expect the…read more
Published: Sat, Oct 2 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Not playing in Foxboro return
Gronkowski (ribs) has been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's marquee matchup against the Patriots, Jordan Schultz of ESPN reports.
Analysis: It's a bit shocking Gronkowski will miss the marquee matchup against his former team, but Friday's doubtful designation seemed to be an ominous marker regarding the veteran tight end's status. O.J. Howard figures to take the majority of the vacated snaps given his prowess as a blocker, but don't be surprised if Cameron Brate also factors into the mix, especially in obvious pass-catching situations. While the injury might spoil one former Patriot's return, don't expect Gronkowski's injury to…read more
Published: Sat, Oct 2 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
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Downgraded to doubtful
The Buccaneers have downgraded Gronkowski (ribs) to doubtful for Sunday night's game against the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: It sounds like the rib injury is winning out over Gronkowski's desire to face his former team. An 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday is suboptimal for fantasy purposes, though the downgrade to doubtful solidifies that Gronk's managers need to make other plans for Week 4. The Bucs have two solid alternatives of their own, with Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard both offering plenty of experience in starting roles. Brate has played more than twice as many snaps as Howard this year, including 45 percent last…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 1 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Headed for game-time decision
Coach Bruce Arians said Gronkowski (ribs) will be a game-time decision ahead of Sunday night's matchup with the Patriots, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski is believed to have returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, likely setting up a 'questionable' designation on the Buccaneers' final injury report. He'll presumably lean toward playing if it's a close call, given that he and Tom Brady are facing their former team in one of the more highly anticipated regular-season games in recent memory. That said, the Bucs have Super Bowl aspirations and a deep group of tight ends, so they may limit Gronk's snaps if he in fact does end…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 1 at 9:40am by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice Friday
Gronkowski (ribs) was spotted and Friday's practice and is expected to be a limited participant, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 32-year-old sat out practice the past two days, but his return to the field Friday lines up with previous reports that he's expected to play Sunday at New England. Gronkowski appears to be trending in the right direction, though it remains to be seen whether he's able to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's contest,
Published: Fri, Oct 1 at 8:25am by Rotowire.com
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Missing for another practice
Gronkowski (ribs) isn't present for Thursday's practice and will go down as a non-participant on the Buccaneers' injury report, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Though all prior reports have suggested Gronkowski will play Sunday against the Patriots after X-rays on his injured ribs returned negative, he's now missed both of the Buccaneers' first two practices to begin the week. So long as he can back on the field in some fashion Friday, Gronkowski should still be a good bet to face off against his former team for the first time this weekend.
Published: Thu, Sep 30 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing
Gronkowski (ribs) isn't practicing Wednesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: With X-rays on his ribs coming back negative Monday, the tight end is considered "highly likely to play" this weekend against New England, per Jordan Schultz of ESPN. Gronkowski's absence from practice Wednesday comes as no surprise, but there will be at least some level of concern if he can't make it back in some capacity Thursday or Friday. The Bucs have an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff with the Patriots on Sunday.
Published: Wed, Sep 29 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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Should play Week 4
Gronkowski (ribs) is considered "highly likely to play" in Sunday's game against the Patriots, Jordan Schultz of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Schultz's report essentially supports one from Adam Schefter of ESPN on Monday, which indicated that the star tight end would be on track to play Week 4 against his former team after X-rays on his ribs returned negative. Despite being in pain after taking a hit to his ribs in last weekend's loss to the Rams, Gronkowski still played 61 percent of the Bucs' offensive snaps and hauled in four of seven targets for 55 yards. The Buccaneers could limit Gronkowski's practice reps as a result of the…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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In line to play Week 4
Gronkowski (ribs) is expected to play Sunday at New England after X-rays taken on his ribs Monday were returned negative, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski left the field for a spell Week 3 against the Rams following a hit to his ribs. He was able to return to action and finish the game with four catches (on seven targets) for 55 yards, and a follow-up examination one day later has cleared him of any fractures. Still, the Buccaneers may limit his workload this week to ensure he's good to go for his return to Foxborough, Mass.
Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 6:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies four receptions
Gronkowski recorded four receptions on seven targets for 55 yards in Sunday's Week 3 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Gronkowski tied for second on the team with seven targets despite briefly heading to the locker room after taking a hard hit to his back. He's held a consistent role in Tampa Bay's offense and has now commanded at least five targets in every game this season. While he failed to reach the end zone for the first time on the campaign, he drew several targets in Rams' territory and once inside the 10-yard-line. Gronkowski will draw a matchup against his former team in New England in Week 4.
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 8:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Back in Sunday's game
Gronkowski (undisclosed) returned to Sunday's road game versus the Rams, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski took a big hit to his lower back and ribs in the third quarter, remaining on the ground for a spell before visiting the sideline tent and eventually the locker room. He underwent X-rays, but apparently the issue isn't serious enough to impede his ability to play.
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits locker room
Gronkowski (undisclosed) went to the locker room during the third quarter of Sunday's road game against the Rams, Lindsay Jones of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski took a hard hit to his lower back from the Rams' Terrell Lewis after a catch and remained on the turf before making his way to the sideline tent. Per Albert Breer of SI.com, Gronkowski is undergoing X-rays to determine the nature and extent of the injury. Behind Gronkowski, the Buccaneers have O.J. Howard, Cameron Brate and Deon Yelder on the active roster.
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 3:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Pair of TDs in win
Gronkowski brought in four of five targets for 39 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 48-25 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Through two games, Gronkowski looks to have turned the clock back to early last decade, already recording 12 receptions for 129 yards and Sunday's pair of scores and looking like a matchup problem for many linebackers and safeties. His established rapport with Tom Brady helped the legendary tight end get his feet back under him in 2020 while he worked back from a year out of football and also learned Bruce Arians' offensive system, and he's unsurprisingly hit the ground running in 2021. With…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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In vintage form Week 1
Gronkowski brought in all eight of his targets for 90 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-29 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night.
Analysis: The perennial Pro Bowler turned back the clock to his Patriots heyday in the wild win, even flashing some of his trademark chemistry with Tom Brady when he correctly adjusted his route in response to a blitz in the third quarter, resulting in a nifty 11-yard touchdown grab. Gronkowski had also notched a two-yard scoring catch in the second quarter and appeared as nimble and unencumbered in his route running as he usually did during his solid 2020 comeback season. Gronk will look to keep up the…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 9 at 9:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Puts together stellar camp
Gronkowski has been connecting regularly with long-time battery mate Tom Brady throughout training camp and closed out Thursday's final joint practice with the Titans by recording multiple receptions, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: By all accounts, the perennial Pro Bowler looks considerably better than he did a year ago at this time, when he still was trying to get his legs back under him after a season in retirement. Gronkowski and Brady have been in synch throughout camp, and the two combined to torment the Titans with a number of passes at various depths of target, including a short touchdown on a slant against Tennessee starting free safety Kevin Byard. Gronkowski left no doubt he still had plenty left in the tank…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 20 at 8:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Back in Tampa
The Buccaneers and Gronkowski agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: A reunion between the two was the expected outcome this offseason as the Buccaneers attempt to keep as much of the Super Bowl LV champions intact as possible. Gronkowski will rejoin position mates Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard after posting a 45-623-7 line on 77 targets last season in his return from a one-year retirement.
Published: Mon, Mar 15 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid candidate for '21 return
Gronkowski, who played the 2020 season on a $10 million deal, is a strong candidate for a return to the Buccaneers next season if he's willing to continue his career, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The multi-time Pro Bowler ultimately proved to be an ideal fit in his return from a one-year retirement, unsurprisingly meshing well with Tom Brady while operating as a superior blocker for the running game. Gronkowski's 45-623-7 regular-season stat line paled in comparison to what he posted during his Patriots heyday, but that appeared to be largely a byproduct of working in more of a complementary role within a talent-laden pass-catching corps. Laine notes that working heavily in favor of a…read more
Published: Wed, Mar 3 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Shines in Super Bowl win
Gronkowski brought in six of seven targets for 67 yards and two touchdowns during the Buccaneers' 31-9 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Sunday.
Analysis: Following a very quiet postseason, Gronkowski reemerged in the offense at precisely the right time, as he'd frequently done in Super Bowls past with the Patriots. The veteran tight end got loose several times downfield against Chiefs linebackers and safeties, notching eight- and 17-yard scoring receptions in the first half. With Sunday's tally, Gronkowski pushed his Super Bowl career catch total to 24, the most by any tight end in the history of the NFL's title game. Gronkowski played the 2020…read more
Published: Sun, Feb 7 at 7:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Provides clutch catch in win
Gronkowski secured his only target for 29 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-26 win over the Packers in Sunday's NFC Championship Game.
Analysis: The 2020 season and postseason often have been an exercise in humility and sacrifice for Gronkowski, who's garnered nowhere near the same level of attention from Tom Brady as he once did during their New England days. Nevertheless, the chemistry the two once enjoyed still rears its head from time to time, and it did so Sunday on a crucial 29-yard grab just past the midway point of the fourth quarter that helped set up a critical Ryan Succop field goal after the Packers had closed within five…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 24 at 4:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited to one catch in win
Gronkowski secured one of five targets for 14 yards in the Buccaneers' 30-20 divisional-round win over the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: Gronkowski was disappointingly quiet for the second straight postseason contest, but his one catch Sunday moved the Buccaneers into position for what would turn out to be a game-sealing touchdown in the latter stages of the fourth quarter. Gronkowski's unremarkable last few games notwithstanding, the tight end's unquestionable level of rapport with Tom Brady always makes him an interesting dart throw for DFS formats, including in next Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Packers in…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 17 at 7:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Non-factor in playoff win
Gronkowski failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 31-23 wild-card win over Washington on Saturday night.
Analysis: Cameron Brate got all the glory in terms of the Buccaneers tight ends on a night when Tom Brady threw for 381 yards and a pair of touchdowns, generating a 4-80 line on six targets, Meanwhile, Gronkowski was surprisingly ignored for the majority of the contest, registering an even quieter performance than his 2-29 line in Week 17. Gronkowski bounced back from sub-par efforts on a couple of occasions this past regular season, and he'll try to do the same in a divisional-round matchup against the…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 10 at 6:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet finish to regular season
Gronkowski brought in two of four targets for 29 yards in the Buccaneers' 44-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Despite Mike Evans suffering a knee injury in the first quarter that forced him to miss the rest of the contest, Gronkowski played only a minor role in the air attack eight days after touching up the Lions for a pair of touchdowns on as many catches. The veteran tight end's production frequently fluctuated during his 2020 return after a one-year retirement, with Gronkowski recording one or no receptions in four games but posting four or more catches in five others. The 31-year-old was a bit…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 8:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Maximizes opportunities in win
Gronkowski brought in both of his targets for 58 yards and two touchdowns in the Buccaneers' 47-7 win over the Lions on Saturday.
Analysis: Gronkowski made sure to make his scant opportunities count Saturday, catching touchdown passes of 33 and 25 yards from Tom Brady and Blaine Gabbert in the first and third quarters, respectively. The veteran tight end's seven scoring grabs on the season rank as his second-highest figure in a season since 2015, and arguably just as important, he continues to be blessed with excellent health in his return from a one-year sabbatical from the NFL. Gronkowski will look to make good use of one final…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 26 at 1:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Inefficient with targets in win
Gronkowski brought in three of seven targets for 29 yards in the Buccaneers' 31-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Gronkowski tied Mike Evans and Antonio Brown for the team lead in targets, but a couple of off-target throws from Tom Brady helped contribute to the veteran tight end's sub-50-percent catch rate. Gronkowski's week-to-week fantasy outlook continues to have a bit of feast-or-famine quality to it due to the number of appealing targets available to Brady, and he's now recorded three or fewer catches in five of the last six contests. He'll look to exploit a favorable Week 16 matchup against the…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 6:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes one catch count
Gronkowski secured one of two targets for a two-yard touchdown in the Buccaneers' 26-14 win over the Vikings on Sunday.
Analysis: The veteran tight end couldn't come close to his season-best 106-yard outing against the Chiefs prior to the bye, but Gronkowski ensured his fantasy day wasn't a total dud with his two-yard scoring grab early in the third quarter. The 31-year-old's production continues to exhibit a fair amount of fluctuation on a weekly basis, with Sunday's line actually serving as Gronkowski's second one-catch, two-yard effort over the last five games. Naturally, he also has the talent to put together much…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 8:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Eclipses century mark in loss
Gronkowski secured six of seven targets for 106 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Analysis: The former Pro Bowler put together his first 100-yard effort since Week 14 of the 2018 season, with 29- and 48-yard grabs accounting for the majority of his tally on the afternoon. Gronkowski has repeatedly demonstrated he still has the wheels to beat downfield coverage this season, and Sunday's production was a welcome haul for fantasy managers after the veteran had posted a combined 5-78-1 line over the prior three games. Having busted out of that slump, Gronkowski will now need to carry over…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 5:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Modest numbers in loss
Gronkowski secured two of six targets for 25 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Rams on Monday night.
Analysis: Despite the fact the Rams defense has mostly been a shutdown unit against receivers all season, Gronkowski couldn't capitalize on what tied for his highest target tally over the last four games. The veteran tight end had built up some nice momentum in Weeks 5-8 with a combined 17-233-3 line on 26 targets over that span, and even though he's garnered a solid 15 looks subsequent to that stretch, Gronk has only parlayed them into five receptions for 78 yards and one score. He'll look to bounce…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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Ready for Week 11
Gronkowski will play in Monday's game against the Rams.
Analysis: Gronkowski sat out practice Friday for what likely was a routine rest day, and he's officially been cleared for Monday's primetime clash. The 31-year-old tight end took awhile to get rolling this season, but he's been impressive of late, recording 17 receptions for 234 yards and four touchdowns over the past five games.
Published: Sat, Nov 21 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice
Gronkowski did not participate in Friday's practice for a non-injury related reason, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski was a full participant at Thursday's practice, so this could potentially just be a routine day off. His status at Saturday's practice should bring more clarity to the situation. The veteran tight end hauled in two passes on three targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in last week's 46-23 victory over the Panthers.
Published: Fri, Nov 20 at 8:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Maximizes catches in win
Gronkowski secured two of three targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 46-23 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: The veteran tight end closed out the scoring on the afternoon with a seven-yard grab at the 4:24 mark of the fourth quarter. However, the highlight of Gronkowski's afternoon was arguably his earlier reception, when he carried multiple Panthers on his back en route to a 44-yard gain. Gronkowki's target share likely is going to fluctuate more than ever with Antonio Brown acclimating to the offense, but the 31-year-old Gronk could have an impact in a Week 11 Monday night matchup versus a Rams…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Minuscule contributions in loss
Gronkowski brought in one of six targets for two yards in the Buccaneers' 38-3 loss to the Saints on Sunday night.
Analysis: In what was a nightmarish evening for the Buccaneers as a whole, Gronkowski put together his least productive performance since being blanked on one target against the Panthers back in Week 2. Gronkowski had recorded between three and five receptions in four straight games and caught a touchdown in three of them, so the downturn Sunday was particularly jarring. Antonio Brown did make his Bucs debut in the game as well, but it's worth noting that didn't lead to lack of opportunity for Gronkowski…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 9:21am by Rotowire.com
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Catches another touchdown
Gronkowski caught all four of his targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 25-23 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Gronkowski hauled in a three-yard touchdown midway through the third quarter, giving him a score in three straight showings. With at least four receptions in each game over that span as well, the veteran is slowly becoming a bigger factor for the Bucs. While that's helped his stock lately, it'll be interesting to see how Tampa Bay's targets are divided once wideout Chris Godwin (finger) and new addition Antonio Brown join him among quarterback Tom Brady's bevy of options.
Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 9:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Will play Monday
Gronkowski (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Monday's matchup against against the Giants.
Analysis: Gronkowski was limited in consecutive practices earlier in the week due to a shoulder issue, but he was able to practice fully Saturday en route to getting the green light for Monday's game. Barring any setbacks, look for the veteran tight end to take on his usual role with the team, one that could have him serve as important part of the game plan with Chris Godwin out and Antonio Brown not yet eligible to play.
Published: Sat, Oct 31 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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Limited in Friday's practice
Gronkowski (shoulder) remained limited Friday at practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski played through the same shoulder issue last week and caught five of eight targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in a 45-20 win over the Raiders. He's coming of three straight games with at least six targets and 52 yards, and there hasn't been any suggestion he's in real danger of missing Monday's matchup with the Giants.
Published: Fri, Oct 30 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at Thursday's practice
Gronkowski (shoulder) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: A shoulder issue has plagued Gronkowski for the past few weeks, but his snap count hasn't suffered, as he's logged at least 70 percent of the plays on offense in six of seven games this season. On top of that, he's found pay dirt in back-to-back games, combining for 10 catches (on 16 targets) for 140 yards and the pair of scores during that stretch. Assuming he continues to play through the injury Monday versus the Giants, Gronkowski could be in line for even more work with Chris Godwin…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 29 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Extra Week 8 opportunities on tap?
Gronkowski could be set for an expanded role in Monday night's Week 8 game against the Giants with Chris Godwin (finger) ruled out for the contest.
Analysis: Jenna Laine of ESPN.com confirms Godwin fractured his index finger on his fourth-quarter touchdown reception in Sunday's win over the Raiders and will be forced to miss Week 8 at minimum. Gronkowski has only generated a combined 4-82 line on 10 targets over the three prior games Godwin has missed this season with a concussion and a hamstring injury, but he's shown clear signs of being back to full football shape and having a firm grasp of coach Bruce Arians' offense of late. The multi-time Pro…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 27 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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In end zone again Sunday
Gronkowski brought in five of eight targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 45-20 win over the Raiders on Sunday. He also fumbled once, but it was recovered by the offense.
Analysis: The veteran tight end continued an upward trajectory that began in Week 3, posting five grabs, including a touchdown, on eight targets for the second consecutive contest. After bringing in just two of four targets for 11 yards over his first pair of contests, the 31-year-old has increasingly rounded into form with a 20-280-2 line over the subsequent five games. While Gronkowski's overall numbers are highly unlikely to match those of his heyday in New England due to the Buccaneers having so many…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 5:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to face Raiders
Gronkowski (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Analysis: Gronkowski opened the week with an absence from practice but upgraded to limited participation Thursday and a full session Friday. He had his best game of the season in last week's 38-10 win over the Packers, and he's averaging six targets over his past four games.
Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice in limited fashion
Gronkowski (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: As anticipated, Gronkowski was back at practice after he sat out Wednesday's session due to the shoulder issue. Prior to that session, coach Bruce Arians characterized Gronkowski's absence as a veteran's day off, so the Buccaneers don't seem to harbor any real concern about the tight end's status for Sunday's game in Las Vegas. The Buccaneers will wait and see if Gronkowski is able to upgrade to full participation Friday before determining whether he'll carry a designation into the weekend.
Published: Thu, Oct 22 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice with shoulder issue
Gronkowski was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's injury report due to a shoulder injury.
Analysis: Earlier Wednesday, coach Bruce Arians told Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site that Gronkowski was slated for a veteran's day off, but the tight end instead has an injury attached to his name. Gronkowski will look to get in some reps by the end of the week, but Arians' comments seem to imply the 31-year-old will be OK for Sunday's game at Las Vegas.
Published: Wed, Oct 21 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets day off
Coach Bruce Arians said Gronkowski will sit out Wednesday's practice in what amounts to a veteran's day off, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Any practice absence from a player of Gronkowski's caliber is always newsworthy, but this report seemingly allays any injury-related concerns. The multi-time Pro Bowler has seemingly started to hit his stride in Arians' offense, with Gronkowski amassing a 15-207-1 line over his last four games.
Published: Wed, Oct 21 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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Scores first TD of season
Gronkowski caught five of eight targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-10 win over the Packers.
Analysis: The 78 receiving yards were not only a season high for the veteran tight end, it led the team on a day when the Bucs' defense dominated the opposition, while Gronkowski's 12-yard TD catch right before halftime was his first in a Tampa Bay uniform. While it's worth noting that Gronk's best performance of the year came when both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin were in the lineup, Evans only saw two targets and the team didn't pass the ball much in the second half. If Tampa's Week 7 road trip to Las…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 8:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready to rock
Gronkowski (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: There was never any suggestion of Gronkowski's game status being in jeopardy. He upgraded to full practice participation Friday, setting him up for his usual role in a battle of NFC heavyweights. Gronkowski started the season slow, but he's played 80 percent or more of snaps in three straight games, averaging 3.3 catches for 43 yards on 5.3 targets in that stretch.
Published: Fri, Oct 16 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Reps capped in practice
Gronkowski (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Tampa Bay is managing Gronkowski's reps carefully this week while he manages a shoulder injury, as he's now been limited in back-to-back workouts. So long as he upgrades to full activity Friday, Gronkowski should enter Sunday's game against the Packers minus an injury designation. Gronkowski has yet to reach the end zone this season, but the Buccaneers have freed him up for more receiving work of late after he served mainly as a blocking specialist in the team's first two contests. Over the…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 15 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice Wednesday
Gronkowski (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Gronkowski was listed as a limited participant in both of the Buccaneers' first two practices of Week 5 before upgrading to full participation in the final session and then suiting up in team's 20-19 loss to the Bears. With no news coming out of that contest indicating Gronkowski aggravated the shoulder injury, the Buccaneers are likely just managing his reps to begin Week 6. With O.J. Howard (Achilles) out for the season, and all of Mike Evans (ankle), Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Scotty…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 14 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid in Week 5 loss
Gronkowski (shoulder) secured three of six targets for 52 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-19 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.
Analysis: The veteran tight end looked like his old self on a 23-yard catch-and-run play in the fourth quarter, even as he appeared to come up a bit gimpy after the grab. However, Gronkowski was unable to corral a key third-down pass that was a bit behind him on the Buccaneers' final drive, a possession that ended on downs on an incompletion to Cameron Brate on the next play. Gronkowski has shown some signs of life over the last three games after a very lackluster first pair of contests, securing 10 of…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 9:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready for Thursday
Gronkowski (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Thursday's game in Chicago.
Analysis: Gronkowski was listed as a limited participant on the Buccaneers' first two practice reports of the week before advancing to full activity Wednesday, clearing the way for him to suit up Week 5. The Buccaneers' tight end group endured the loss of O.J. Howard to a season-ending ruptured Achilles' tendon Week 4, while the receiving corps will be without Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Justin Watson (chest). As a result, added targets could be available for Gronkowski and Cameron Brate, who steps in…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 7 at 12:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited again Tuesday
Gronkowski (shoulder) was limited at Tuesday's practice, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski hasn't looked like himself through four games, accounting for just one catch of greater than 20 yards, 6.3 YPT and no touchdowns on 14 targets. More looks could be on tap due to the banged-up nature of the Bucs' receiving corps and the fact fellow tight end O.J. Howard suffered a season-ending ruptured Achilles this past Sunday. That said, Gronkowski will look to rid himself of injury by the time Thursday's game at Chicago kicks off.
Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 3:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited Monday
Gronkowski (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's walk-through practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: The Bucs' initial injury report of the week was lengthy, but in the case of Gronkowski, we'll operate under the assumption that his listed limitations were maintenance-related. If that's indeed the case, the tight end seems destined for more pass-catching opportunities, beginning Thursday against the Bears, in the wake of teammate O.J. Howard having suffered a major Achilles' injury Sunday.
Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 3:27pm by Rotowire.com
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One reception in win
Gronkowski secured one of three targets for 29 yards in the Buccaneers' 38-31 win over the Chargers on Sunday.
Analysis: Gronkowski once again was firmly down the list in terms of targets, as his relatively underwhelming start to the season carried over into a fourth game Sunday. The former Patriot legend's profile in the offense appeared to be on the rise after a season-high six-catch tally Week 3, but he was back down to a minor role Sunday despite gaining impressive yardage on his one reception, a contested fourth-quarter grab down the seam that highlighted the veteran's legendary athleticism. However, the…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Should retain big snap share
Coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday that he expects Gronkowski to continue handling somewhere close to the 92 percent offensive snap share he managed in the Buccaneers' Week 3 win over the Broncos, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski played 77 and 69 percent of snaps in the first two games of the season, so his 90-plus percent snap share Week 3 represented a significant jump. The veteran tight end continued to see heavy use as a blocker, but he also emerged in the passing game with six catches for 48 yards on seven targets after having drawn only three looks combined over the first two weeks. With Chris Godwin (hamstring) in danger of missing the next two games and Scotty Miller (hip) and Justin Watson (shoulder)…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Emerges in offense during win
Gronkowski secured six of seven targets for 48 yards in the Buccaneers' 28-10 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
Analysis: After two forgettable weeks to start the campaign, Gronkowski finished with the team lead in receptions and targets for the contest. The perennial Pro Bowler appeared to be moving well on his routes, bearing resemblance to the early career version of himself that was utterly dominant at his position for multiple seasons. It's reasonable to expect that Gronkowski was going to have even more of an acclimation period than Tom Brady in their new Tampa Bay digs given that Gronk was also getting back…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 5:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Blanked in Week 2 win
Gronkowski failed to bring in his only target in the Buccaneers' 31-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: The multi-time Pro Bowler has not looked the part over the first two games of his NFL return after a one-year sabbatical. Gronk's legendary rapport with future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady has yet to materialize; in fact, the tight end was the intended target Sunday on Brady's lone interception. Gronkowski's fantasy dud was made all the more galling by the fact receiver Chris Godwin (concussion) was sidelined for the contest, which could have seemingly set up the former for a significant…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in Bucs debut
Gronkowski caught two of three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 34-23 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: The 31-year-old supposedly looked rejuvenated in camp after taking the 2019 season off, but Gronkowski didn't make much impact in his Tampa debut. In fact, it was O.J. Howard, and not Gronk, who hauled in Tom Brady's first TD pass as a Buccaneer. With a deep TE group that also includes Cameron Brate all jockeying for snaps, there may not be many opportunities for Gronkowski in the early going until he's fully up to speed on his new playbook.
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 5:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Wowing with athleticism
Gronkowski seems to have greatly benefited from taking last season off and has been consistently making plays throughout early padded practices, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. "No similarities at all [to 2018 Gronkowski]," said coach Bruce Arians on Thursday. "He looks like he was five or six years ago, before all the injuries. The back surgeries have healed, so he's had a year of healing. He looks to me like he was five or six years ago."
Analysis: Gronkowski frequently seemed a sluggish shadow of his former self during his last Patriots campaign in 2018, a year when he missed three games and finished with a 47-682-3 line. His elite athleticism helped him get by that season to an extent, but the Buccaneers appear to have acquired an early-career version of Gronk if early camp practices are any indication, with the 10-year pro frequently getting downfield and making catches in traffic with ease. Gronkowski concedes the defense was moving…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 21 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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Appears to not have missed a beat
Gronkowski has impressed in early camp practices with his athleticism and seemingly unchanged rapport with quarterback Tom Brady, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: The perennial Pro-Bowl tight end seems to have gotten through his year off from the NFL with his extensive skill set unscathed, and he's been standing out since the Buccaneers hit the field last week. The legendary chemistry between Brady and Gronkowski also is evident, as the two have connected for several completions inside very small passing windows on multiple occasions, including on a nifty back-corner touchdown toss in Monday's first padded practice. Vitali separately reports Gronkowski…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 17 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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Working out with new teammates
Gronkowski was one of approximately a dozen Buccaneers players to participate in a workout at Berkeley Preparatory School on Tuesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski's long-time teammate in New England, Tom Brady, has regularly convened a group of Bucs players at the school for the last several weeks, a practice that continues despite concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The prolific tight end began participating in the sessions over a week ago and has been among a collection of skill position players that also includes Mike Evans and Chris Godwin running a full array of pass routes. Despite the presence of accomplished incumbents O.J.…read more
Published: Tue, Jun 23 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Move to Bucs official
Gronkowski passed a physical, making his trade from New England to Tampa Bay official, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: As expected, the last hurdle has been completed in the transaction. Gronkowski comes out of retirement to join forces with Tom Brady once again, from whom he caught 78 touchdowns in nine seasons while with the Patriots. The Buccaneers' tight end room now is jam-packed, as Gronkowski get added to a group that already includes O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate, among others. Considering his rapport with Brady, Gronkowski immediately vaults up the ranks of fantasy TEs, but the soon-to-be 31-year-old…read more
Published: Tue, Apr 21 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Expects to pass physical
Gronkowski has already taken a physical in Boston, and while he's awaiting the official results, the tight end reportedly feels that he'll pass it "with flying colors," Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Assuming no unexpected snags with his physical, the deal sending Gronkowski and a seventh-round draft pick to the Buccaneers in exchange for a fourth-rounder will soon become official. Once it is, he'll join a tight end corps that already includes O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate, though even prior to Tuesday's news, there were rumors about Howard potentially being on the move. Gronkowski, who turns 31 next month, last played in the NFL in 2018, but the year away from the game could well benefit…read more
Published: Tue, Apr 21 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Onward to Tampa Bay
The Patriots have agreed to trade Gronkowski and a seventh-round pick to the Buccaneers for a fourth-round selection, pending a physical, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Gronkowski to Tampa Bay went from rumor to reality quickly. According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, Gronkowski informed him that he's already taken a physical with the Buccaneers, meaning this deal may be official in short order. Gronkowski will rejoin former teammate Tom Brady to provide another threat to an offense that was explosive before his arrival.
Published: Tue, Apr 21 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Could be traded to Tampa Bay
The Patriots and Buccaneers have reportedly been discussing a possible trade involving Gronkowski, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Analysis: Though Gronkowski is currently retired, the Patriots hold his playing rights. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the tight end has been putting on weight with an eye toward returning to the NFL, specifically in order to play with QB Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. Rapoport adds that a deal could potentially happen before Thursday's draft.
Published: Tue, Apr 21 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Open to playing again
Gronkowski said "you never know" when he was asked about coming out of retirement on TSN.ca relays via Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. "I'm feeling good right now," Gronkowski said. "I'm happy where I'm at, and you just never know, man... I'm not totally done. I like to stay in shape, but I've got to get that feeling back."
Analysis: Gronkowski hasn't directly addressed rumors that he might emerge from retirement to join Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, but the 30-year-old did acknowledge that he could resume playing football at some point. On the other hand, Gronkowski has stayed busy since he left the Patriots after the 2018 campaign, with his recent work including a WWE 24/7 championship belt. Meanwhile, Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard has also been the subject of rumors, with Michael Lombardi of The Athletic (via Greg Auman)…read more
Published: Tue, Apr 21 at 7:56am by Rotowire.com
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Door closed on 2019 return
Gronkowski is not eligible to return to action this season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: This expected outcome became official Saturday afternoon, at which time the deadline for Gronkowski's potential reinstatement in 2019 passed. Per the report, the tight end will next be eligible to consider resuming his playing career following the Super Bowl. With that, Ben Watson and Matt LaCosse will continue to head the Patriots' tight end corps.
Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 10:51am by Rotowire.com
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Not planning to play in 2019
Gronkowski said Tuesday that he has no plans to play football in 2019, but he hasn't ruled out a return to the NFL at some point in the future, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. "I wouldn't say never coming back,'" Gronkowski said. "I'm 30 years old. I'm young. I still stay fit, still watch the game whenever I can, still enjoy it. I'm feeling good, but you know, one year off could possibly be the case. Or maybe two years off."
Analysis: Gronkowski announced his retirement in March, but given his relative youth and the fact that he was still playing at a high level in 2018, rumors have popped up intermittently in the ensuing months that he could resume his career. If the tight end intended to play in 2019, Reiss notes that Gronkowski would have to inform the NFL by Nov. 30, making it fairly safe to conclude that he'll be taking the entire season off. Expect more rumors regarding Gronkowski's plans for 2020 to surface throughout…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 19 at 9:10am by Rotowire.com
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