Report: Minor Knee Strain For Gronk, 1-2 Weeks To Recover
BOSTON (CBS) -- Patriots Nation can breathe a collective sigh of relief. Patriots All-World tight end Rob Gronkowski has reportedly only suffered a minor knee strain and will only take a few weeks to recover.
Gronkowski's MRI revealed a minor knee strain, per source. He'll recover in 1-2 weeks.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) November 30, 2015
According to ESPN's Dianna Marie Russini, Gronk's MRI on Monday revealed only bruising in the knee.
Rob Gronkowski is week to week and the injury is being described as more of a bruise of the knee than a tear per sources #Patriots
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) November 30, 2015
I'm told MRI on Gronk only shows bruising #Patriots
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) November 30, 2015
It was reported earlier in the day by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Gronkowski was "unlikely to miss more than one game."
Gronk injured his knee on a throw from Tom Brady late in the fourth quarter against the Broncos, as his knee made direct impact with an opposing player's helmet and twisted his leg. He writhed in pain on the field before being carted off, ostensibly realizing one of New England's greatest fears.
But with several good updates over the last 16 hours, it looks like it's safe for New England fans -- and Tom Brady -- to breathe a little easier.