Patriots vs Dolphins inactives: Rob Gronkowski, Tom Brady will play

Nov 3, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) on scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) on scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

The New England Patriots are set to open up their 2014 season today against the Miami Dolphins but there has been drama all week about a certain tight end and if he’d be able to play.

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Just like how Rajon Rondo trade rumors are commonplace in the Boston area, so too are questions about Rob Gronkowski’s health and game status. To make matters a little bit worse, Tom Brady was showing up on injury reports, leading some to believe this could be a bumpy start to the season.

But none of that should prove to be an issue on Sunday as broth Gronkowski and Brady have been declared healthy enough to play and both are active for the game.

The question though is just how much will Gronkowski play? He’s missed significant time over the last two years and may have been rushed back last year. Granted, his torn ACL had little to do with his arm surgeries,

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