Gronkowski was one of three players who suffered an injury Saturday.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) sets up to catch a pass during practice on the second day of training camp at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Friday, July 27, 2012.FOXBOROUGH -- The Patriots held their first practice in full pads, and they have the bumps to prove it.
Among those suffering injuries Friday were tight end Rob Gronkowski (chin), defensive lineman Justin Francis (undisclosed) and linebacker Tracy White (undisclosed).
Gronkowski returned shortly after leaving the field with a bandage across this chin. Francis was carted off the field and White left on his own accord. Neither returned.
After suffering an apparent right hamstring during Friday’s practice, rookie cornerback Alfonzo Dennard spent the day riding a bike on the side of the field.
Safety Nate Ebner, tight end Daniel Fells, wide receiver Jeremy Ebert, offensive linemen Sebastian Voller, Logan Mankins, Nick McDonald and Markus Zusevics, and defensive lineman Myron Pryor also did rehab work off to the side. Tight end Jake Ballard and guard Brian Waters were not spotted.
For the third straight day, linebacker Brandon Spikes appeared to be limited. Safety James Ihedigbo and wide receiver Matthew Slater were once again in red non-contact jerseys.