The New Britain Patriots were worked a amount of intense information Thursday: Rob Gronkowski's returning damage was more intense than originally believed.

The limited end will go through returning surgery treatment on Saturday for a herniated hard drive and be out a couple of several weeks, NFL System Expert Ian Rapoport exposed.

In an argument launched This, the Patriots verified Gronk would have returning surgery treatment and that he is at a higher risk of losing the rest of the season.

"We do not anticipate that he will be able to perform for the rest of the 2016 season, but will wait for the outcomes of (Friday's) surgery treatment before creating a last dedication," the declaration said.

The Buffalo grass News' Vic Carucci first exposed good information.

Tom Brady's favorite focus on could end up on harmed source after Friday's surgery treatment. Brady said in a stereo meeting This that conquering Gronkowski's lack will be hard for the Patriots.

"It doesn't help dropping great gamers," Brady told Jim Greyish on the Westwood One Radio System, "and to not have Gronk out there as one of our top gamers and best, reliable gamers ... makes things challenging for us, but that's what the NFL months are about. It's about conquering difficulties, adversities."

Gronkowski took a huge hit 3 several weeks ago from Dallas Seahawks safety Earl Johnson, struggling a pierced bronchi on the strike. Gronk left last week's win over the New You are able to Airplanes with a returning damage.

While the group originally believed the limited end could come back instantly, further evaluation exposed he needed surgery treatment.

Although the damage likely won't stop the Taps (9-2) from creating this years playoffs, it's a serious strike to their Super Dish chances if Gronk can't come back in the postseason.

Friday's process represents the third on the 27-year-old's returning, after operations during 2009 and 2013.

It's safe to start considering whether Gronkowski's Area of Fame-caliber profession will be constantly scarred by repeating accidents. The seventh-year pro had already skipped 18 activities (not such as playoffs) in his profession due to damage before the rear damage.



The loss of Gronk is a serious strike to Brady. The Pats' violation becomes much less powerful without the game headache, especially in the red area.

Patriots' Offense With & Without Rob Gronkowski Since 2010:


In his 86 activities with Gronkowski, Brady has a 104.5 passer ranking with a 65.5 finalization amount. Brady's numbers dip to 84.4 and 57.5 percent without Gronk.

Gronk's unusual mixture of size and fitness ability make him a devil for linebackers, safeties or cornerbacks in coverage. Since coming into the group, Gronk brings the NFL in TD parties with 68. A few months ago he set the Patriots all-time landing record with 69.

In Gronk's lack Martellus Bennett is the sensible next man up, but he's also working with foot and neck accidents. Brady will also trim on enhancing novice Malcolm Mitchell -- a recipient with hands the qb compared to Gronk's previously this season. Backfield pass soldiers Dion Lewis and Wayne White could also see a higher role as Josh McDaniels efforts to broaden his violation after dropping its greatest game.

Here is the complete declaration on Gronkowski from the Patriots:

The New Britain Patriots and the Gronkowski family are offering the following upgrade regarding Rob Gronkowski's recent injuries:

During the Dallas activity on Nov 13, Rob continual a hit to stomach that led to a lung contusion to his bronchi. Rob was analyzed by several professionals at Boston General Medical center as instructed by the group, as well as an separate doctor. He obtained healthcare approval to come back to perform Two several weeks later for the New You are able to Airplanes activity on Nov 27. After a hit early in the Airplanes activity, Rob started to experience significant returning and leg pain. This damage pressured him to leave the activity and he did not come back. With the help of the Patriots healthcare staff, along with the assessment of several doctors, it has been identified that it is in Rob's best long-term interest to endure surgery treatment to address his returning damage. Rob is supposed to have surgery treatment the next day. We do not anticipate that he will be able to perform for the rest of the 2016 season, but will wait for the outcomes of future surgery treatment before creating a last dedication. Rob has always been one of our toughest employees and was elected leader for the management he provides on our group. We are greatly saddened any moment a player is lost to damage. We are dedicated to supporting Rob throughout his restoration and look forward to his come back to playing soccer for the New Britain Patriots.