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Patriots confirm Rob Gronkowski has torn ACL, MCL

By Josh Sanchez

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Dec 8, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) is taken off the field as they take on the Cleveland Browns in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cleveland Browns 27-26. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) is taken off the field as they take on the Cleveland Browns in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Cleveland Browns 27-26. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

On Sunday afternoon, New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski suffered a low hit from Cleveland Browns safety T.J. Ward, which sent him folding to the turf in some obvious pain. There was immediate speculation that Gronkowski’s injury was sever and the team had feared a torn ACL.

After further medical testing on Monday morning, reports surfaced that the MRI results confirm Gronkowski had indeed torn his ACL.

From Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk:

Adam Schefter of ESPN added shortly after that Gronkowski has also suffered a torn MCL.

It is just the latest setback for Gronkowski, who suffered plenty of injuries and surgeries within the past year and it will lead to another offseason full of rehab.

The team should make an official announcement at some point today.

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