The Blitz | Boston Herald: Sources: Optimism after Gronk’s arm surgery; back surgery may be next

It’s gonna be close…

According to a source, the surgery avenue will be explored in a month’s time as doctors will decide if a piece of disc needs to be removed. Gronkowski had an MRI performed recently due to discomfort he had been experiencing from a disc problem during the past season and beyond. Now if Gronkowski does have that surgery, the combined recovery time with the arm is roughly four months – assuming no setbacks.