It wasn't Gronk's best day.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) sprays some water on his face 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 New England Patriots were once again in full pads for a somewhat intense training camp practice Sunday on the fields behind Gillette Stadium.
The linebackers and running backs engaged in pass blocking drills for the first time, causing some fireworks.
At one point Dont’a Hightower blew fullback Eric Kettani into running backs coach Ivan Fears, causing him to fall to the ground. On another rep, Stevan Ridley and Jerod Mayo let the action spill outside the drill and got into a quick shoving match.
Offensive lineman Jamey Richard left the field with an injury, which was later classified as a concussion, according to the Boston Globe. Tight end Visanthe Schiancoe did not finish team drills.
Linebacker Tracy White, who was injured Saturday, joined the list of 11 players who were held out of action Saturday, including cornerback Alfonzo Dennard, offensive linemen Logan Mankins, Brian Waters, Sebastian Vollmer, defensive lineman Myron Pyror, rookie wide receiver Jeremy Ebert and rookie safety Nate Ebner, among others.
It was a rough day for tight end Rob Gronkowski, who dropped three passes during the team’s fourth training camp practice, including one that bounced out of his hands and into Patrick Chung’s for an interception.
On defense, rookie defensive end Chandler Jones worked with the first team and showed good burst coming off the edge. He also had a pass break-up at the line of scrimmage on a ball thrown by Brady.