Rob Gronkowski will not begin the season on the physically unable to perform list for the New England Patriots.
Gronkowski said last week he plans on playing the full 16-game schedule.
Gronkowski, who was limited to seven games last season, underwent surgery on his right ACL on Jan. 9.
Gronkowski spent the majority of the offseason working out at the team's facility, yet his expected presence registers as a bit of a surprise.
Via Mike Reiss/ESPN