Fri Jan 27, 01:46 PM

Patriots tight end Gronkowski has ankle sprain

Baltimore Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard (31) pulls down New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) after a pass reception during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Rob Gronkowski was absent from the New England Patriots' practice for the second straight day with an injured left ankle Friday.

WIVB-TV in Buffalo reported that his father, Gordy Gronkowski, said he has a high ankle sprain. Rob Gronkowski attended Williamsville North High School in the Buffalo area. The station said his father expects him to be fine for the Super Bowl against the New York Giants on Feb. 5.

The Patriots have not disclosed the extent of the injury.

The tight end was the only player missing at the start of Friday's practice while reporters were present.

Gronkowski, whose 17 touchdown catches set an NFL single-season record for tight ends, was injured late in the third quarter of Sunday's 23-20 AFC championship victory over the Baltimore Ravens.


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