Patriots pick up Rob Gronkowski's contract option

The Patriots have picked up tight end Rob Gronkowski's contract option, ensuring he's with the team through the 2019 season.

#Patriots will pick up the rest of Rob Gronkowski's $10M option bonus before Mar 9, so he won't be a FA, sources say. Expected & important

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2016

Gronkowski signed a six-year, $54 million extension in 2012 with an option for a seventh year.

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