Reports: Rob Gronkowski Expected To Play Against Texans
HOUSTON (CBS) -- It's looking like New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski will return to action Sunday night against the Houston Texans.
The Boston Globe's Ben Volin reported Saturday night that Gronkowski is expected to play. ESPN's Dianna Marie Russini said Sunday that he "will play," but it's unclear how much he'll be a part of the game plan.
Source says Gronk is expected to play vs #Texans, but Hightower is not
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) December 13, 2015
Patriots Rob Gronkowski will play in tonight's game against the Texans How much? Not sure, but will be active per sources close to Gronk
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) December 13, 2015
Gronkowski is officially listed as questionable on the injury report. He was carted off the field after suffering a knee injury against the Denver Broncos in Week 12.
Linebacker Dont'a Hightower and offensive guard Josh Kline have been ruled out for Sunday's game.
Dont'a Hightower & Josh Kline have been downgraded to out for tomorrow's game. #NEvsHOU #SNF
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 13, 2015
The Patriots are hoping to get back on track against the Texans after losing two in a row.