Reports: Rob Gronkowski's Injury Is Minor
FOXBORO (CBS/AP) — Good news Patriots fans – Rob Gronkowski's injury does not appear to be serious.
Gronkowski left the first day of joint practices between the Patriots and Bears on Monday with an apparent lower-body issue.
The tight end made an awkward cut while running a route during 7-on-7 drills. He grimaced after the play and paused briefly before jogging back gingerly to rejoin his teammates.
He was then led back to the locker room by a trainer and did not return.
The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said the injury is minor and ESPN's Adam Shefter characterized it as "not serious."
Monday was the first of three joint practices the teams will have in advance of Thursday's preseason matchup.
Gronkowski didn't play in last week's preseason opener against New Orleans.
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