Patriots' Rob Gronkowski: Misses practice

Gronkowski (undisclosed) was one of 13 Patriots players who didn't practice Tuesday at the team's mandatory minicamp, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

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The report relays that Gronkowski reported to the minicamp with his teammates and is said to be getting in some work "behind the scenes" as the team proceeds cautiously with the tight end, who is dealing with an "undisclosed physical ailment that isn't considered a long-range concern." Meanwhile, with Gronkowski not participating in practice Tuesday, newcomer Martellus Bennett saw added 1-on-1 time with QB Tom Brady.