Appeals officer Derrick Brooks has upheld the one-game suspension of Rob Gronkowski, the league announced. Gronkowski will not dress for Monday night’s game against the Dolphins. 
Gronk lost his cool after Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White intercepted a pass in his direction. Apparently frustrated with the rookie’s pestering D, Gronkowski hit White after the whistle. Surprisingly, the dirty play did not earn him an ejection, but few were caught off guard by the league’s one-game ban. Gronkowski appealed in an effort to keep himself on the field and potentially save millions of dollars, but it was an uphill battle.
Now that Gronk has officially been ruled out for Monday’s game against Miami, the Patriots may promote Will Tye off of the practice squad to serve as the team’s third tight end. Conversely, they may go out-of-house if they are keen on protecting Tye. If they were to promote Tye for just one game, they’d have to expose him to waivers before re-signing him to the taxi squad.
Think he should sue in Federal Court
Listen that’s some bull-sheep.
Your comment was baaaaaad
And fantasy playoffs just got a lot more interesting for about 732,034 leagues.
He actually appealed this? It’s so clear cut. I’d add another game on top for appealing it.
Can’t believe the meathead appealed–so much for his apology for the cheap shot.
Look at what Illoka did. Look at what gronk did. They receive the same penalty?