Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski Cleared To Play By Doctors

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday that tight end Rob Gronkowski will not be placed on the active/physically unable to perform list to open training camp. Per ESPN:

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This puts Gronkowski in position to be ready for the regular-season opener Sept. 7 at Miami. He said last week that he plans to play the full 16-game schedule.

Gronkowski, who was limited to seven games last season, underwent surgery on his right ACL on Jan. 9.

"It's a positive," said veteran offensive lineman Logan Mankins, one of the Patriots' captains. "We were all hoping Gronk would have a good recovery, and so far he has. Any time you can have Gronk on the field, it's great."

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The Patriots' first training camp practice is Thursday.

So where does he get drafted in fantasy football?