Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski questionable Thursday

New England Patriots stud tight end Rob Gronkowski was added to the team’s injury report on Wednesday with a thigh issue. He’s now officially listed as questionable.

That’s the last thing the 2-2 Patriots need, having already matched their 2016 loss total just four weeks into the season.

Rob Gronkowski was added to the injury report today with a thigh issue. He's officially questionable for tomorrow.

— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) October 4, 2017

The injury-plagued Gronkowski suffered from a groin problem earlier in the season. But since he’s returned to near full health, the three-time All Pro has dominated to the tune of 18 catches for 285 yards over the past three games.

With a defense that ranks 31st in points allowed and dead last against the pass, New England surely needs Gronkowski on the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday.

Unfortunately, that might not be the case for a squad that heads into Week 5 with a 2-2 record and tied with the New York Jets for second place in the AFC East.