Gronk absent in hypothetical practice report

FOXBORO – The Patriots didn’t practice on Monday, but in accordance with NFL rules, they still had to publish a hypothetical injury report.

Had the Patriots practiced on Monday, the only player absent would’ve been Rob Gronkowski (ankle). Gronk left Sunday’s game with an ankle injury and didn’t return.

The Patriots also listed eight players as limited – Adam Butler (knee), Josh Gordon (hamstring), Geneo Grissom (ankle), Jacob Hollister [...]

FOXBORO – The Patriots didn’t practice on Monday, but in accordance with NFL rules, they still had to publish a hypothetical injury report.

Had the Patriots practiced on Monday, the only player absent would’ve been Rob Gronkowski (ankle). Gronk left Sunday’s game with an ankle injury and didn’t return.

The Patriots also listed eight players as limited – Adam Butler (knee), Josh Gordon (hamstring), Geneo Grissom (ankle), Jacob Hollister (chest), Brandon King (foot), Elandon Roberts (calf), Eric Rowe (groin) and Danny Shelton (elbow). Butler and Roberts also left Sunday’s game with their injuries.

The Indianapolis Colts are also nicked up after their game on Sunday. According to their hypothetical injury report, eight players wouldn’t have practiced on Monday – T.Y. Hilton (chest/hamstring), Jack Doyle (hip), Nate Hairston (ankle), Ryan Kelly (hand), Darius Leonard (ankle), Kenny Moore (concussion), Hassan Ridgeway (calf) and Quincy Wilson (concussion).