Rob Gronkowski Contract Negotiations

How Pats would deal with losing Gronk

Rob Gronkowski will likely require a fourth surgery on his left forearm, according to sources, which would mean 10 additional weeks of recovery and would put his availability for the start of the 2013 season in question. * Why surgery would hurt the Patriots: This would be a significant blow for a Patriots team that already lost leading receiver Wes Welker, who signed with the Denver Broncos this offseason. No team relies on its tight ends more than the Patriots. New England Patriots Blog | ESPN Boston

Former Giants LB signs two-year contract with Panthers

Chase Blackburn will forever be remembered in Giants lore for his interception of Tom Brady in Super Bowl XLVI, leaping in front of Rob Gronkowski to greatly help the Giants beat the Patriots. Blackburn, an over-achiever who wasn’t drafted out of Akron, lasted eight years with the Giants but his time has come and gone, as Wednesday he announced that he’s signed with the Panthers. The Giants had interest in re-signing Blackburn, 29, but offered only a one-year deal. Blackburn got two years from the Panthers, whose first-year general manager, Dave Gettleman, spent the past two decades in pro per... Giants Blog | New York Post

Bill Belichick talks Welker, Gronkowski, Mallett, and Cannon

Bill Belichick deferred to Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s comments on the details of the team’s negotiations with now-departed receiver Wes Welker, but Belichick gave measured responses on questions about Rob Gronkowski, indicating that he isn’t thrilled with the tight end’s actvity thus far this offseason. Boston Globe

Lawson eager for matchup with Gronk

The Bills signed LB Manny Lawson to play strong side-outside linebacker.  And that means he’s likely to spend a fair amount of time matching up against opponents tight ends. Twice a year, Lawson will run into New England Patriots Tight End Rob Gronkowski, who’s enjoyed some of his biggest days in the NFL against the [...] Inside the Bills | Buffalobills.com

Free-agent fit: Tight end

Seventh in a multi-part series on free-agent fits at various positions leading into the start of free agency March 12. Position: Tight end Players under contract for 2013: Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Daniel Fells, Jake Ballard, Brad Herman Level of need: Low Projected top targets: Dallas Clark (Buccaneers), Michael Hoomanawanui (Patriots), Jake O’Connell (Chiefs) Why Clark fits: The Patriots visited with him last year in free agency before Clark elected to sign with the Buccaneers. New England Patriots Blog | ESPN Boston

Free agency primer: James Casey, Delanie Walker would help Pats' TE depth

With free agency set to begin March 12 at 4 p.m., we'll spotlight two positions per day here on The Blitz. Here's a look at the tight ends.Patriots' situation:Signed: Daniel Fells, Rob Gronkowski, Brad Herman, Aaron HernandezUnsigned: Jake Ballard (exclusive rights), Michael Hoomanawanui (restricted)Head of the class:1. Tony Gonzalez: If the future Hall of Famer plays another season, it'd be a stunner if it happened for anyone but the Falcons. The Point After | Boston Herald

Video: Injured Gronkowski slam-dancing at post-Super Bowl party

By Mike McDermott Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who is recovering from a broken forearm that caused him to miss the AFC Championship Game, was videotaped body-slamming a friend as the two of them danced on a stage at a party on Sunday night in Las Vegas. Gronkowski, wearing a protective sleeve, smacked the injured arm on the stage while executing the playful move. He bounced up afterward and waved to the crowd as if to indicate that he was OK. Gronkowski signed a six-year, $54-million contract extension in June. Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Rob Gronkowsk... Patriots Blog | Providence Journal