The New England Patriots kept the door open for tight end Rob Gronkowski to make his long-awaited return in Week 3, but don't hold your breath. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported on "NFL GameDay Morning" that the All-Pro tight end is very unlikely to play Sunday in Gillette Stadium against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. NFL Media's Albert Breer first reported Friday that Gronkowski wasn't expected to dress, but Rapoport was told Sunday that it's the pass-catcher's forearm -- not his back, operated on in June -- that's holding him out. Sources informed of the injury told Rapoport that the forearm, after five surgeries, needs to be at full strength before Gronk rides in on his white horse. Source: NFL.com
