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Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski was ruled out at halftime of Sunday's game vs. the Saints with back spasms. This is seemingly unrelated to the rib injury that had Gronk sidelined the previous 5 weeks. He'll get a Week 9 bye to hopefully get healthy.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) is active for today’s game against the Saints. HC Bruce Arians reportedly told Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer that Gronk will only be used in “emergency situations” today. It’s unclear exactly what that means -- but it doesn’t sound like Gronk will be on the field much.

Bucs HC Bruce Arians told FOX's Jay Glazer that he only plans to use TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) in "emergency situations" vs. the Saints today. Gronk should be on fantasy benches.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Buccaneers TE Rob Gronkowski is "considered a game-time decision" for today's game against the Saints. "One source described optimism" for Gronk's chances of playing, Rapoport adds.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Saints after a limited week of practice. We’re expecting Gronk back for this one, but stay tuned to Shark Bites for further updates.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice. He's on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Saints. Gronk opened the season with 8-90-2 and 4-39-2 lines before getting hurt in Week 3.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) was back on the practice field on Wednesday, per The Athletic's Greg Auman. We'll check on Gronk's participation level this afternoon, but he at least has a chance to return for Sunday's game vs. the Saints

Update: Gronkowski was officially limited in practice.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) is out for Sunday's game vs. the Bears. HC Bruce Arians has been saying that Gronk is close to returning for 2 weeks now, but don't be surprised if he also misses Week 8. The Bucs have a Week 9 bye. With Gronkowski out the past 3 weeks, TEs O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate have both totaled 11 targets. Howard out-targeted Brate 7 to 4 last week, though, and is the superior Week 7 fantasy play.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice. He seems unlikely to return for this weekend's game vs. the Bears. TE O.J. Howard (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Thursday and figures to split pass-catching duties with TE Cameron Brate again on Sunday.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. That's not a good start for his chances of returning for this weekend's game vs. the Bears. TE O.J. Howard was also sidelined on Wednesday with an ankle injury. We'll get another update on both guys tomorrow.

The Buccaneers have ruled TE Rob Gronkowski out for Thursday night's game against the Eagles with his rib injury and assortment of adjacent damage. That will keep Cameron Brate as their top receiving option at the position. It'll be Gronk's 3rd straight missed game.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs, lung) remained sidelined for Tuesday's practice. HC Bruce Arians said Monday that Gronk had a shot to play vs. the Eagles on Thursday night, but that seems unlikely at this point. We'll get another update on his status tomorrow.

Bucs HC Bruce Arians said Monday that TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs, lung) will be "very close" to being cleared for Thursday night's game vs. the Eagles. We'll keep an eye on his progress over the next couple of days. For now, fantasy owners should assume Gronk won't play Week 6 -- and consider it a bonus if he does.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs, lung) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Dolphins. His status for Week 6 and beyond is uncertain. Cameron Brate gets another game as Tampa’s lead TE this weekend. He ran a route on 69% of pass plays and garnered 6 targets last week.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski (ribs, lung) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice. Make other plans for your Week 5 fantasy lineups. Gronk looks like a long shot to play vs. Miami on Sunday.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. Reportedly dealing with 4 cracked ribs, 1 broken rib and a punctured lung, he seems unlikely to play this weekend vs. Miami. Cameron Brate operated as Tampa's lead TE with Gronk out last week, running a route on 69% of pass plays and tallying 6 targets.

Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski tells Fox Sports' Jay Glazer that he has 4 cracked ribs, 1 broken rib and a punctured lung. Gronk somehow managed to re-enter last week's game with those injuries. But he'll miss tonight's game vs. the Patriots -- and it certainly seems like he'll miss more time. We'll keep an eye on his status this coming week.