6 years agoNew England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (back, ankle) didn't make the trip to Chicago and isn't expected to play on Sunday against the Bears. Though injuries of this magnitude are always a concern, the team doesn't expect his absence to be long-term with his return potentially coming in Week 8 against the Bills for Monday Night Football. It will be next man up in New England with Gronk's targets being distributed among the likes of wide receivers Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon, and running back James White.--Dennis Clausen - RotoBaller
Source: Ian Rapoport