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New England Patriots star tight end Aaron Hernandez is facing his second bout with legal issues in as many days. New York attorney David Jaroslawicz confirmed to ESPN's Ed Werder that a lawsuit was filed Wednesday on behalf of Alexander S. Bradley, w...

One year ago, Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski were unquestionably viewed as the most dangerous tight-end duo in the NFL. As cornerstones of the New England Patriots' 2010 draft class, they were expected to dominate the league for the foreseeable f...

We know Tuesday's surgery on Rob Gronkowski's back went "well," but what exactly does that mean? And when can we expect to see Gronk back on the field? ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter broke it down for us on Wednesday's SportsCenter: "The Patriots ...

Chris Sprow examines a potential weakness for each of the top 10 teams in the 2013 NFL Future Power Rankings.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2013

Insider NFL analysts Mel Kiper, Gary Horton, Matt Williamson, Field Yates and Herm Edwards break down every NFL team in five key categories to see how the league might stack up three years from now entering the 2016 season.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2013

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery with noted specialist Robert Watkins in California on Tuesday, and ESPN's NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports that the procedure is believed to have gone "well." The exact recovery time for Gr...

It's been a tough offseason for tight ends of the New England Patriots. The latest situation involves fourth-year player Aaron Hernandez, who was questioned by police Tuesday in relation to a homicide investigation, according to a report by Sports Il...

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery with noted specialist Robert Watkins in California on Tuesday.

With Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski undergoing back surgery today, Jason Vida of ESPN's Stats & Information department has put together three reasons the club should be concerned if Gronkowski isn't on the field. 1. Brady to Gronk. "The Bra...

Jim Rogash/Getty ImagesOn Tuesday, Rob Gronkowski will undergo his fifth surgery since November.Unlike his other four surgeries since November, Tuesday's back surgery could sideline Rob Gronkowski through much of training camp if not the beginning of...

Every Tuesday on ESPNBoston.com, questions from Patriots followers are answered as part of a weekly mailbag. This week's mailbag has been posted and includes some of the following topics: 1. Rob Gronkowski's back surgery and how the team might man...

Rob Gronkowski's health was again a big focus in this week's mailbag.

After losing 2012 starting wide receivers Wes Welker and Brandon Lloyd, the New England Patriots must rely heavily on tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez in the passing game. But can the Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady count on Gronkowsk...

ESPNBoston.com Patriots reporter Mike Reiss was a guest on ESPN Radio with Freddie Coleman on Saturday afternoon. Audio of the interview can be heard here, and included some of the following topics: 1. More on Rob Gronkowski's upcoming back surger...

Stephania Bell provides the latest injury news at the tight end position, looking ahead to the 2013 season.

Injury-plagued Rob Gronkowski is back in the news again. The New England Patriots' Pro Bowl tight end is scheduled to have back surgery Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com. This provides Gronkowski and New Engl...