Patriots Fantasy News

Monday, February 6, 2012, 2:45pm

Rob Gronkowski insisted that his sprained left ankle was fine last night despite mountains of evidence to the contrary. He patiently repeated that he was “100 percent’’ and “good to go’’ several times when asked whether the injury limited him. Gronkowski said he would continue to get treatment on his ankle but denied he needed surgery.

Monday, February 6, 2012, 2:44pm

Two Giants’ tight ends suffered serious knee injuries in the team’s 21-17 Super Bowl XLVI victory over the New England Patriots. Jake Ballard tore his meniscus cartilage while Travis Beckum tore his right anterior cruciate ligament. Neither returned to the game, leaving Bear Pascoe as the last man standing.

Rob Gronkowski, Stevan Ridley active for Patriots
Sunday, February 5, 2012, 4:29pm

Patriots Inactives
QB Ryan Mallett
RB Kevin Faulk
RB Shane Vereen
LB Gary Guyton
OL Donald Thomas
OL Nick McDonald
DT Ron Brace

Sunday, February 5, 2012, 3:59pm

Bill Belichick tells says Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski will definitely play. How much? Belichick says that will depend on what he's able to do

Saturday, February 4, 2012, 7:20pm

The New England Patriots announced today that rookie DE Alex Silvestrohas been signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. In addition, the Patriots released WR Tiquan Underwood.

Rob Gronkowski questionable, moves without limp
Friday, February 3, 2012, 5:01pm

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski participated in Friday's hour-long walk-through to cap the Patriots' week of indoor practices leading up to Super Bowl XLVI.

Gronkowski took the field for the second straight day after practicing on a limited basis Thursday for the first time since spraining his left ankle Jan. 22 in the AFC Championship Game. He is listed as questionable on New England's injury report for Sunday's matchup against the New York Giants. Gronkowski moved without a limp when the Patriots executed their offensive plays.

The Patriots listed 10 other players as questionable, including safety Patrick Chung (knee), left guard Logan Mankins (knee), linebacker Brandon Spikes (knee) and wide receiver Wes Welker (knee). All 11 players were listed as taking part in a limited portion of Friday's session, in which players never moved faster than a trot while executing plays.

Friday, February 3, 2012, 11:21am

New England tight end Rob Gronkowski's return highlighted Thursday's Super Bowl XLVI practice at Indianapolis Colts headquarters.

Appearing in the second half of the nearly two-hour session, Gronkowski participated on a limited basis for the first time since suffering a sprained left ankle January 22 during New England's 23-20 AFC Championship game victory over Baltimore.

"He did some things. He didn't do everything," Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said. "We'll see how he is tomorrow. I think that will be the big key - how he responds to this today."

Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 12:23pm

"This game I'm gonna be dressed and out on the field," Patriots RB Stevan Ridley said, "so hopefully I'll get some carries."

Ridley would likely help spell running backs BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead in the Super Bowl. He gives the Pats' running back corps a good combination of power and explosiveness and, if he can hold onto the ball with the opportunities he gets, he could help force the Giants' pass rush to respect New England's run game.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 12:05pm

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski said the team will look into the possibility of a specialized cleat for his left foot. Sometimes teams are able to make a shoe that protects the ankle in the event of swelling during the game.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 1:43pm

Patriots HC Bill Belichick said RT Sebastian Vollmer was close to playing in the AFC Championship against the Ravens, which would make one think he has a good chance of suiting up Sunday against the Giants. That would be a huge boost for the Patriots. Consider what Belichick said last Thursday: "If Sebastian is ready, he can help our football team. He’s a good football player. There’s no question he would absolutely be on the game day roster if he’s ready."

Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 1:41pm

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski says he shed his walking boot Monday.