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Rob Gronkowski misses first Super Bowl practice due to concussion

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 24:  Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots catches a touchdown pass as he is defended by Micah Hyde #23 of the Buffalo Bill
Image: Rob Gronkowski suffered a concussion against Jacksonville

New England tight end Rob Gronkowski sat out practice on Thursday due to a concussion as the Patriots began their on-field preparations for Super Bowl LII.

Gronkowski sustained a concussion in the first half of the Patriots' comeback win over Jacksonville in the AFC Championship Game and is listed on their injury report with the ailment.

No update is expected on the 28-year-old's condition until at least the weekend.

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Image: Tom Brady played with a lacerated and bandaged right thumb against the Jaguars

Quarterback Tom Brady, who played with a lacerated and bandaged right thumb against the Jaguars, took the field with the Patriots on Thursday wearing two gloves, but his participation was officially classified as limited.

Safety Devin McCourty [shoulder] was also listed as limited in Thursday's workout.

Gronkowski, 28, led the Patriots in receiving in the regular season with 69 catches for 1,084 yards and eight touchdowns.

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