Patriots' Rob Gronkowski: Not spotted at Friday's practice

Gronkowski (hamstring) was not present for Friday's practice, Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald reports.

Analysis:

Gronkowski could get some work in behind the scenes Friday, but early signs point to him sitting out the session. It's not immediately clear how this affects Gronkowski's status for Week 6, but the Patriots will provide an update on his status at some point Friday afternoon.