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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was listed as questionable to play in Thursday's road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a thigh injury. Gronkowski was limited in Wednesday's practice after being a full participant in each of the previous two days for New England (2-2).
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The 28-year-old leads the Patriots in receiving yards (318) to go along with his 20 catches and two touchdowns in four games.
Gronkowski played in all 70 of the team's offensive snaps in a 33-30 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. He did not mention an injury when meeting with reporters on Tuesday.
"Just to prepare for a Thursday night game is totally a lot different," Gronkowski said of his preparation. "You're on top of it right away. You've got to be on top of your body right away starting yesterday, maybe do some overtime extra stuff tonight but to be ready, to be prepared you've got to go full in this week. Then in the back of your head you've got some rest over the weekend.
"So just go full in getting ready for the game Thursday night and you'll be good."
Cornerback Eric Rowe (groin) and running back Rex Burkead (ribs) have been ruled out for Thursday night's game versus the Buccaneers (2-1).
Linebackers Dont'a Hightower (knee) and Elandon Roberts (ankle), cornerback Stephon Gilmore (ankle), special teams player Matthew Slater (hamstring), starting right tackle Marcus Cannon (ankle) and defensive back Brandon King (hamstring) are also questionable.
