Rob Gronkowski practicing after groin injury scare

New England Patriots fans were forced to hold their collective breath once again on Sunday when Rob Gronkowski went down with an injury, but they can feel free to breathe a big sigh of relief.

Gronkowski participated in practice on Wednesday and was wearing full pads.

TE Rob Gronkowski (groin) is present at practice today, as are LB Dont'a Hightower (knee) and WR Danny Amendola (concussion/knee). — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 20, 2017

Gronk went down with an injury against the New Orleans Saints on a play where he was not hit particularly hard, leading many to wonder if his surgically-repaired back was giving him problems again. Fortunately, the Patriots later announced that Gronkowski suffered a groin injury.

Prior to exiting Sunday’s game, Gronkowski looked like he was back to his old ways on a beastly catch-and-run for a touchdown. He should be good to go for Week 3.