Patriots TE Gronkowski to play in Super Bowl

Feb 5, 2012

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will play in Sunday's Super Bowl against the New York Giants.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick told NFL Network's Alex Flanagan that Gronkowski “will definitely play.”

The 22-year-old hasn't practiced for two weeks with a high ankle sprain and may play a limited role Sunday.

Gronkowski has had a monster season, setting league records for tight ends for touchdowns (17) and receiving yards (1,327).

He also came up huge in New England's 45-10 playoff win over Denver, hauling in 10 catches for 145 yards and three touchdowns.