Gronkowski Back On Practice Field

Rob Gronkowski was back on the practice
field Thursday, just 11 days after suffering a knee injury in a
Sunday night loss to the Denver Broncos.

With no timeline set on his return, Gronkowski, who sprained his
right knee and also suffered a bone bruise, was back after missing
four New England Patriots practices. He was wearing a brace on the
knee.

The team's injury report for the day had Gronkowski as one of nine
players who had ''limited participation'' in the practice. The
Friday report is more definitive.

The Patriots and the Gronkowski family issued a joint statement two
days after the game saying there was no timetable for the tight
end's return.

Thursday's workout was not in full pads and there was no indication
whether Gronkowski will play Sunday night at Houston. Coach Bill
Belichick monitored Gronkowski as he jogged before the practice.

The players met with the media before practice and Gronkowski, who
normally talks on Thursdays, was not made available.

Gronkowski is second on the Patriots with 57 receptions, trailing
only Julian Edelman, who has missed the last three-plus games with
a broken foot.  (Associated Press)