FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- If New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s recovery from a concussion follows the majority of teammates who had concussions this season, he should be cleared to play in Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 4.
But that comes with an important caveat, as was noted by someone close to the process with Gronkowski: No one can predict how the brain will react to tests, as each situation is unique.
A review of the Patriots’ injury reports this season shows that four players had documented concussions, missed the game after sustaining the concussion, and then returned to action the following week.