BLOOMINGTON, Minn. _ New England tight end Rob Gronkowski, who suffered a concussion in the Patriots' 24-20 AFC Championship win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Jan. 21, was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. It was the Patriots' first practice this week as they prepare for Super Bowl LII on Sunday in Minneapolis against the Eagles.
Gronkowski, who practiced in pads, is still working his way through concussion protocol. He wasn't available in the post-practice media availability. (The Eagles spoke to the media before their practice.)
In addition, other limited participants were defensive linemen Deatrich Wise (concussion) and Malcolm Butler (illness).
Quarterback Tom Brady, who wore black tape on his injured right hand, practiced in full.
