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Rob Gronkowski limited in practice ahead of Patriots game against Bills

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) looks on during the NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 16, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

After it was announced that Josh Gordon was taking time away from the Patriots and that he was suspended indefinitely by the league, the Patriots took another hit offensively as Rob Gronkowski was limited in practice.

Gronkowski was back on the injury report Thursday afternoon with lingering ankle and back injuries, which led to multiple appearances as a limited practice participant over the last few weeks.

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The Patriots tight end was limited at the team's practice Thursday afternoon, just days before the team's game against the Bills at home Sunday afternoon.

Cordarrelle Patterson did not practice due to an illness, and Brandon King also appeared on the report as a limited participant.

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Patterson was the team's leading rusher when they last played the Bills earlier in the year, while Gronkowski recorded three catches for 43 yards in the win.

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