Owner Robert Kraft indicated that he...
Owner Robert Kraft indicated that he has received positive reports from doctors regarding Gronkowski's left forearm surgery, ESPN.com reports. "I'm not a medical person and things change day to day, but we were told that it was as good a report that we could have hoped for," Kraft said Tuesday.
Analysis: Now that doctors believe that a lingering infection in Gronkowski's forearm has cleared, back surgery could be on tap for the tight end in the coming weeks. As a result, Gronkowski's status for the regular season opener could possibly be affected, but Kraft remains hopeful on that front. Assuming no setbacks with his forearm, Gronkowski's next key step will be an evaluation next month to determine whether or not he needs to undergo a back procedure. Once that situation is clarified, his prognosis for training camp and beyond will hopefully become easier to gauge.
Ballard (knee) took limited reps at...
Ballard (knee) took limited reps at Tuesday's OTA workout, the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Ballard could end up being someone to keep in mind in deeper formats if Rob Gronkowski's injury woes linger, but first he must demonstrate that he is fully over the torn ACL he suffered in Super Bowl XLVI.
Hernandez, who is recovering from shoulder...
Hernandez, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, was very limited in on-field work at Tuesday's OTA workout, the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Hernandez has plenty of time in order to get up to speed for the regular season and with Rob Gronkowski recovering from forearm surgery and possibly facing a back procedure down the road, keeping Hernandez in one piece as Week 1 approaches is crucial.
Jones has decided to report to...
Jones has decided to report to OTAs Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald's Armando Salguero.
Analysis: Apparently promises have been made that is Jones were to report to OTAs, then his contract will eventually be taken care of.
Ware (shoulder) was working with the...
Ware (shoulder) was working with the defense Tuesday during the Cowboys' minicamp, ESPN Dallas reports.
Analysis: Ware underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder on January 10, after which it was hoped that he would be ready for training camp. However, the development that he is already participating in drills in the middle of the offseason bodes well for his ultimate health heading into the upcoming OTA sessions. A full recovery is now expected.