Tom Brady wasn't supposed to be the only New England Patriots great making a return to Foxborough on the field this weekend, but he may very well be.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have listed tight end Rob Gronkowski as doubtful with a ribs injury for Sundays's game. Gronkowski has not participated in practice all week.
Grownkowski sustained the injury during last week's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Early in the third quarter, Gronkowski caught a short pass from Brady and was immediately leveled by Rams linebacker Terrell Lewis:
Gronkowski left the field in obvious pain and was eventually taken to the locker room after a sideline examination, but returned to the game.