Mr. Gronkowski injured his back last weekend during a game against the New York Jets. His surgery was scheduled with Dr. Watkins for Dec. 2; Dr. Watkins has operated on Mr. Gronkowski on two separate occasions.
Mr. Gronkowski is expected to spend the next eight weeks recovering from the procedure, meaning he will not play for the rest of the season, according to the report.
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