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The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has reported that Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will not play tonight against the Buccaneers with a thigh injury.

#Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski, who is dealing with a thigh issue, was expected to be limited tonight. Now, he won’t play. Rough news.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 5, 2017

Without Gronk, New England will have to utilize Dwayne Allen and rookie Jacob Hollister at the tight end spot.

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