Rob Gronkowski

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the ball after his touchdown catch against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan found the going rough against hulking New England tight end Rob Gronkowski last season at FedEx Field. Gronkowski rang up 160 yards and two touchdowns on six receptions. (Associated Press)

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during an NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Friday, Aug. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England's Rob Gronkowski set an NFL record for tight ends with 17 touchdown catches this season, and he finished fifth in the league with 90 receptions. (Associated Press)

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is helped off the field after being injured during the second half of the AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates one of his three touchdown receptions against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. Quarterback Tom Brady threw for six touchdowns and 363 yards in the 45-10 win.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) hauls in a 37-yard touchdown reception in front of Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) during third quarter action. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins strong safety DeJon Gomes (24) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) during the second quarter. (Pratik Shah/The Washington Times)

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) hauls in a first quarter touchdown in front of Washington Redskins strong safety DeJon Gomes (24) and inside linebacker London Fletcher (59). (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and head coach Bill Belichick watch the big screen as they review the first quarter reception by tight end Rob Gronkowski (87). (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) stays in bounds for a 49-yard gain in the first quarter. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)