NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
ROB GRONKOWSKI
Rob Gronkowski, Antonio Brown continue their long rehab in sweats The Bucs’ injured tight end and wide receiver work with trainers on a far field, but neither looks ready to play.
Not practicing, but running Gronkowski (back) didn't practice Wednesday, but he was able to run/jog with the training staff, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Greg Auman of The Athletic adds that Gronkowski did much more work than Antonio Brown (ankle) but wasn't wearing any pads. The tight end returned from his rib/lung injury for Week 8 against the Saints, but he then left in the first quarter with back spasms and apparently is still dealing with the issue after a Week 9 bye. Given his age and history of back injuries, Gronkowski might be a bit more inclined toward patience this time around. However, he hasn't been ruled out, and does seem to be progressing faster than Brown as the Bucs prepare to face Washington on Sunday.
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Present for Tuesday's practice Gronkowski (back) was spotted at the portion of Tuesday's practice that was open to the media, but wasn't doing much other than tossing a football around, Rick Stroud of the Tampa...
Impact The Buccaneers won't release their first Week 10 injury report until Wednesday, but the team is holding a workout Tuesday after spending the past week on bye. The open date in the schedule provided additional time for Gronkowski to recover from the back spasms that limited him to just five snaps in his last appearance Oct. 31 against the Saints, but the future Hall of Famer still can't be considered a safe bet to play this weekend in Washington. Gronkowski's presence at Tuesday's practice is a positive sign, but a clearer idea on his Week 10 status likely won't come until the Bucs release their final practice report of the week Friday.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Looking uncertain for Week 10 Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that he's not sure whether Gronkowski (back) will be available for Sunday's game against Washington, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site rep...
Impact Gronkowski is coming off a bye, but it looks like he's still troubled enough by back spasms to make his availability unclear. At least a bit more clarity regarding the veteran tight end's status should be available by the time Wednesday's first official injury report of the week is release. If Gronkowski is unable to suit up at Washington, O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate will operate as Tampa Bay's top tight ends.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rob Gronkowski, Antonio Brown still not ready to practice for Bucs Monday and Tuesday will be bonus practice days for the Bucs who are missing two stars while Sean Murphy-Bunting and Scotty Miller return.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
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Dealing with back spasms Gronkowski has been ruled out of Sunday's game at New Orleans due to back spasms, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Gronkowski was making his first appearance Sunday since Week 3, when he suffered cracked and broken ribs and a punctured lung. He now is dealing with a new health concern, emerging from Week 8 with no catches on just one target. In Gronkowski's absence, O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate again are Tampa Bay's available tight ends.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Active in Week 8 Gronkowski (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Impact There was a healthy amount of optimism Gronkowski would be able to make his return from a four-game absence against New Orleans for Sunday's important divisional clash, and that has now been validated. Although Gronkowski's active status is certainly welcome news for both the Bucs and fantasy managers, it's worth noting that Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports the veteran could well be on a more truncated snap count than usual, with O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate available to spell him whenever necessary.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On track to play Gronkowski (ribs), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Saints but may be used on a situational basis, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact After missing the Bucs' last four contests with rib and lung injuries, Gronkowski is being treated as a game-time call leading up to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, but he looks like he'll be able to suit up if he experiences no setbacks during warmups. However, based on Stroud's report, don't expect Gronkowski to take on the 80-plus-percent snap shares he enjoyed when he was healthy during the first two weeks of the season. Stroud speculates that Gronkowski will remain a factor in the red zone and on key downs, but O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate could both rotate in to spell him throughout the day.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 31, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Game-time decision Sunday Gronkowski (ribs) is viewed as a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Rapoport suggests that Gronkowski -- who last suited up Sept. 26 -- will likely work out before the contest to be sure he's ready to go, but the Buccaneers reportedly have some optimism about the tight end suiting up following a four-game absence. Official confirmation of Gronkowski's status will arrive once the Buccaneers release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 30, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Deemed questionable on final report Gronkowski (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in New Orleans, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Bucs listed Gronkowski as a limited practice participant Wednesday through Friday, after coach Bruce Arians said Monday that he was hopeful for a return this week. Arians didn't comment on his expectations for Gronkowski at the end of the week, but it's possible there's some form of update before Sunday. The Bucs and Saints are scheduled for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, with O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate on hand to fill in at tight end if Gronkowski misses another week.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bumps up to all activity Gronkowski (ribs) practiced in full Thursday.
Impact It wouldn't have surprised if Gronkowski eased into his return to practice this week -- i.e. remain limited Wednesday through Friday -- due to the serious injuries he suffered back in Week 3. But the veteran tight end followed up Wednesday's capped session with an uninhibited showing one day later, setting himself up for a return Sunday at New Orleans. As for the rest of the position group, fellow tight end O.J. Howard (ankle) again was limited Thursday, while Cameron Brate continues to avoid the practice report.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Limited in return to practice Gronkowski (ribs) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Gronkowski got back on the practice field for the first time since he suffered cracked and fractured ribs and a punctured lung Week 3. Head coach Bruce Arians expressed hope Monday that Gronkowski will be able to return for Sunday's visit to New Orleans, and he's setting himself up to do just that with Wednesday's appearance at practice. Still, Gronkowski's status should be monitored closely Thursday and Friday, as the Buccaneers could give him a maintenance day as he gets back into the swing of things. As for the rest of the team's tight end group, O.J. Howard (ankle) was also limited Wednesday, leaving Cameron Brate as the only healthy player at the position.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 27, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
