New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski had arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle Friday, a source confirmed to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The recovery time is expected to be about 10 weeks.

Gronkowski suffered a high ankle sprain in the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens. The second-year tight end played in Super Bowl XLVI, saying after the game, "I was good. I was 100 percent out there doing everything they asked me to do."

Despite Gronkowski's claim that he was 100 percent, he wasn't much of a factor in the game, catching just two passes for 26 yards.

Gronkowski also made waves in the days following the Super Bowl when video surfaced of him dancing shirtless at the team's postgame party.

Patriots president Jonathan Kraft, son of owner Robert Kraft, spoke Friday about the season, and Gronkowski in particular, on ESPN Boston Radio. He was asked about the tight end dancing at the party.

"I actually have only heard about it. I haven't seen the video," he said. "I was long gone from the party when that took place. The one thing I do know is the guy absolutely is 100 percent a passionate, passionate competitor when it comes to football. He loves football. He wants to win. He wants to get better. He doesn't like losing. ... He's an ultimate competitor. We're excited he's on our football team.