New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski's Groin Injury Isn't Serious
New England Patriots fans probably held their collective breath when tight end Rob Gronkowski suffered a groin injury in the third quarter of their 36–20 victory over the New Orleans Saints this past Sunday. But they can let out a deep sigh of relief because the injury does not appear to be serious.
"Yeah, yeah, the reports say it is my groin, and yes, it is my groin. Just so you know, it's nothing serious and I'm day-to-day," Gronkowski said on Monday, via the Boston Herald. "Super relieved (that the injury wasn't more serious). I knew there was nothing really wrong from the beginning, so I'm good," he added.
Gronkowski had an injury-plagued campaign last year, so it's a relief to hear that the injury isn't going to be an issue.
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The four-time Pro-Bowl tight end sustained the injury after he was tackled by Vonn Bell and Marcus Williams. He got up slowly and walked gingerly off the field after the play. Gronkowski didn't return, but he still finished the game with six catches for 116 yards and one touchdown.
Meanwhile, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has reported that Dont'a Hightower may return to action either this week or the next. However, other reports aren't as optimistic.
According to ESPN's Mike Reiss, the injury might be more serious than they initially thought and he has reportedly visited renowned surgeon Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion on his injury.
"That Hightower was believed to be seeking more clarity on the injury days after the opener was notable to me based on the initial optimism. This is the same knee that led to him beginning training camp on the physically unable to perform list," Reiss said in his report.
The Pro Bowl linebacker suffered a minor medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain in their season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, and he didn't play against the Saints this past Sunday.
