Sports · November 5, 2026
Back surgery will keep Robert Kraft from Rob Gronkowski's Patriots Hall of Fame induction
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will miss Rob Gronkowski's induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame this Saturday due to his recovery from recent back surgery. Doctors have advised the 85-year-old owner to remain off his feet, which will also result in him missing the team's home game against the Packers and their upcoming trip to Munich to face the Lions. Gronkowski, who won three Super Bowls with the franchise, was elected to the team's Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility earlier this year.
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Back surgery will keep Robert Kraft from Rob Gronkowski's Patriots Hall of Fame induction
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Back surgery will keep Robert Kraft from Rob Gronkowski's Patriots Hall of Fame induction
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Robert Kraft to miss Rob Gronkowski’s Patriots Hall of Fame induction with health issue
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Robert Kraft underwent back surgery recently.
- Kraft will miss Rob Gronkowski's Patriots Hall of Fame induction on Saturday.
- Doctors advised Kraft to stay off his feet during recovery.
- Rob Gronkowski spent nine seasons with the Patriots and won three Super Bowls.
- Gronkowski was voted into the team's Hall of Fame in April in his first year of eligibility.
Reported by only some outlets
- Kraft will miss the Patriots' home game against the Packers on Sunday.
- Kraft will miss the team's Week 10 game against the Lions in Munich.
- Kraft expressed that missing the ceremony is more painful than the physical pain he experienced before surgery.
- Kraft's age is 85.
- Gronkowski also underwent multiple back surgeries during his playing career.
Confirmed
- Robert Kraft underwent back surgery.
- Kraft is missing Rob Gronkowski's induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame this Saturday.
- Rob Gronkowski was elected to the Patriots Hall of Fame in April.
Reported
- Kraft will miss the Week 10 game in Munich against the Lions. (New York Post)
- Kraft will miss the home game against the Packers this Sunday. (New York Post)
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