New England Patriots All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski has struggled with a back injury for several weeks and was forced to sit out three out of the team’s last four games. Fortunately for New England, it seems like those issues are behind him since Gronk told reporters that he is ready to play on Sunday against the New York Jets.
“Definitely ready to get back there. I’m good to go,” – said Gronkowski on Friday. “I’m excited to be back out there with the team, and excited to get back out there on Sundays and play some ball.”
The last game Rob Gronkowski played in 2018 was the Pats’ road win against Buffalo Bills on October 30th. This means that by time Jets’ game kicks off, he is poised to be 27 days removed from competitive football. But, the 29-year-old doesn’t see this lengthy break as an issue.
“I feel good. I’m ready to play. That’s all,” – he added. “I had a lot of good people to work hard with, do exercises, get everything back right and just keep on grinding every day so I can get back out there with my teammates. And that’s what it will be on Sunday.”
Rob Gronkowski played a total of seven games this season managing to catch 29 passes for 448 yards and a touchdown. The thing that worries the Patriots, however, is that this touchdown came in the season opener, putting Gronk on the longest scoring drought of his NFL career.
