Rob Gronkowski/Aaron Hernandez Fantasy News 2012/2013

HacheMan · Jun 18, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="subHead" vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Gronkowski says ankle coming along 'great' </td></tr><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Rob Gronkowski - TE - NE - Jun. 18 - 4:04 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Rob Gronkowski told reporters Monday that his surgically repaired left ankle is coming along "great."
Gronkowski worked on the side with trainers during OTA and minicamp practice, but there don't appear to be any worries about his availability for training camp. Gronk did stop short of elaborating on the progress of the ankle. His recent six-year, $54 million extension suggests the Pats have no short- or long-term concerns. Expect Gronkowski to be fully healed well ahead of the opener.
Source: WEEI Boston
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HacheMan · Jun 26, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">ESPN Boston believes Rob Gronkowski (ankle surgery) is a candidate to begin camp on the active/PUP list.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Gronkowski's rehab is on schedule, but the Pats have every incentive to take things slow with their All Pro tight end. Players on active/PUP can be activated at any time. Barring a significant, unforeseen setback, Gronkowski will not be a candidate to begin the regular season on reserve/PUP. His health isn't a worry.
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: ESPN Boston</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Jul 23, 2012

<table border="0" cellSpacing="0" cellPadding="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td>Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots </td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="bodyCopy">NFL.com's Ian Rapoport report the Patriots have "no concerns" about Rob Gronkowski's surgically repaired left ankle.</td></tr><tr><td>

</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">A team source tells Rapoport — a former Patriots' beat writer — that Gronk is "good to go." Rapoport believes Gronk could still begin camp on the active/PUP list as a precaution, however. Players can be activated from the active/PUP at any time. Gronk is Rotoworld's No. 1 tight end.
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</td></tr><tr><td class="vaLink">Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table>

HacheMan · Sep 17, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="subHead" vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Report: Pats TE Hernandez out until October </td></tr><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Aaron Hernandez - TE - NE - Sep. 17 - 4:18 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">ESPN's James Walker reports that Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is definitely out for Week 3 against the Ravens and will not return before October, "at the earliest."
In other words, he's out for Week 4, as well, and playing in Week 5 against the Broncos would be a best-case scenario for Hernandez. The Patriots may lean on Wes Welker and Julian Edelman more in Hernandez's absence, increasing both slot receivers' fantasy prospects. Fantasy owners need to hang onto Hernandez and not drop him. He's a top-five tight end when healthy, and we wouldn't be surprised if the 22-year-old recovered quicker than expected.
Source: ESPN.com
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HacheMan · Sep 18, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Aaron Hernandez - TE - NE - Sep. 18 - 9:27 a.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">A source tells the NFL Network that Aaron Hernandez is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a low ankle sprain.
This jibes with earlier reports from ProFootballTalk.com and ESPN Boston. If Hernandez returns in exactly a month, he'd be back for a Week 6 matchup with the Seahawks. If he misses the full six weeks, he's looking at Week 8 against the Rams. Note that the Patriots' bye is looming in Week 9. Hernandez, 22, does have youth on his side as he embarks on his rehab. We're not dropping him as he still projects as a difference-maker well before the fantasy playoffs.
Source: NFL.com
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HacheMan · Sep 27, 2012

<table width="100%" align="center"><tbody><tr vAlign="top"><td class="vaLabel" colSpan="3">Aaron Hernandez - TE - NE - Sep. 27 - 2:01 p.m. ET </td></tr><tr><td vAlign="top" colSpan="3">Reporting on Kellen Winslow's release, ESPN's Adam Schefter adds that it "sounds like" Aaron Hernandez's ankle is "healing quicker than expected."
Hernandez's best-case scenario to return from a mild high-ankle sprain was set at Week 5, and it looks like he may have a shot at hitting that mark. Although he has shed his walking boot, Hernandez has yet to practice this week. The Patriots square off against the Broncos next week and the Seahawks in Week 6.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
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HacheMan · Oct 7, 2012

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reported that Rob Gronkowski (hip, questionable) is expected to play on Sunday against the Broncos.

Gronkowski has been dealing with "significant" hip pain and discomfort over the past two weeks, but he was never in real danger of missing the Week 5 showdown against Denver. Gronk was seen earlier in the morning walking without a limp, so he seems ready to go. The Patriots may give him a series or two off as they did last week against the Bills, but Gronk has a phenomenal mathcup with the seventh-worst defense against opposing tight ends. Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is unlikely to play.

Oct 7 - 11:02 AM

HacheMan · Oct 10, 2012

Aaron Hernandez (ankle) participated in Wednesday's practice.

Hernandez's exact level of participation is unclear, but it's obviously a great sign for a player believed to be targeting a Week 6 return. Owners can be cautiously optimistic he'll suit up against the Seahawks. Hernandez's status will be updated Thursday.

Source: ESPN Boston
Oct 10 - 2:51 PM

HacheMan · Nov 11, 2012

Appearing on NFL Network's First on the Field, Albert Breer reported that Aaron Hernandez (ankle, questionable) "will not play" in Week 10 against the Bills.

This goes with ESPN's Adam Schefter's report from Saturday night that Hernandez was "not expected to play." New England activated Visanthe Shiancoe from injured reserve designated for return yesterday afternoon, so they'll have him, Daniel Fells, and Michael Hoomanawanui behind Rob Gronkowski. Gronk should dominate targets, and neither of the other three are fantasy options. Check Chris Wesseling's rankings to find a TE2 to replace Hernandez, who will look to return against the Colts in Week 11.

Source: Rotoworld Week 10 Rankings
Nov 11 - 7:36 AM

HacheMan · Dec 20, 2012

Rob Gronkowski (forearm) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

We don't know anything more about Gronkowski's status than we did 24 hours ago. He'll likely remain limited in Friday's practice before earning his second straight "questionable" tag for Week 16. Although that would typically be a sign a player is ready to return, ESPN's Adam Schefter believes the Pats have planned "all along" to hold Gronk out until Week 17. Gronk can't be counted on for the fantasy finals.

Source: ESPN Boston
Dec 20 - 4:29 PM