Quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski are ready for some football, reporting to Gillette Stadium on Monday ahead of a mandatory three-day minicamp with the New England Patriots.
The All-Pro pass-and-catch combination missed the voluntary portion of the offseason workout schedule in New England. Brady was spotted around the world -- last week, he was in Monaco for Formula 1 -- and Gronkowski is reportedly angling for a new contract.
Both players touched down in Foxborough, Mass., on Monday. According to ESPN, they participated in the Patriots' "fantasy camp" with fans.
New England's three-day mandatory minicamp runs Tuesday-Thursday this week.
Head coach Bill Belichick did not comment on either player's absence.
Backup quarterback Brian Hoyer took all of the first-team reps in practice with the Patriots. He said Brady's absence was not a distraction "in any way at all."
Gronkowski, who turned 29 last month, said Sunday after a fundraiser that he would attend this week's workouts.
"I'll be full go. I'm looking forward to it. Can't wait to get back to work. I'm excited," Gronkowski said.
--Field Level Media