New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who missed the beginning of the season as he recovered from an injury, has left the game on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns with a knee injury.
Browns safety T.J. Ward came over to try and tackle Gronkowski and went low and looked like he connected with Gronkowski’s right knee. Gronk had to be carted off the field.
It looks like a serious injury and you could expect him not to return for the rest of the game.
Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski carted to locker room. No word on injury yet.
— Stephania Bell (@Stephania_ESPN) December 8, 2013
DEVELOPING: Rob Gronkowski took a nasty hit to the lower leg and is being carted off the field in New England.
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 8, 2013
Rob Gronkowski waved to the crowd from the back of the cart as he was driven off. Crowd cheered him.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 8, 2013
Rob Gronkowski being taken off the field on a cart because of lower leg injury
— Family of John Clayton (@JohnClaytonNFL) December 8, 2013
Rob Gronkowski couldn't put any pressure on right leg as he was lifted to place him on the cart. Players from both teams come over to him.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 8, 2013
The cart is out for Rob Gronkowski. Appeared to be a very significant knee injury via a direct blow to his knee at fullspeed
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) December 8, 2013