Former TE Finley says Gronk shouldn't play in Super Bowl

By Mike Bernardino / St. Paul Pioneer Press Today at 6:07 p.m.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is helped off the field after being hit by Jacksonville Jaguars strong safety Barry Church during the second quarter in the AFC Championship Game Jan. 21 at Gillette Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas / USA TODAY Sports

Jermichael Finley fears for Rob Gronkowski and his safety.

Their connection goes beyond the shared position of tight end. More importantly, it's the repeated concussions each man has suffered that have Finley, the former Green Bay Packer, openly expressing his belief that the New England Patriots star should sit out Sunday's Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium.

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