New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he is recovering from back surgery and will miss Rob Gronkowski’s team Hall of Fame induction ceremony. ESPN reports Kraft’s recovery will prevent his attendance at the event honoring the former tight end.
Both outlets frame the decision around Kraft’s health status rather than the broader ceremony details. Yahoo Sports and ESPN both connect Kraft’s absence to the same reported back-surgery recovery, emphasizing how it affects who can appear at Gronkowski’s Hall of Fame moment. Yahoo Sports also adds contextual information that Gronkowski previously signed a one-day contract to retire as a Patriot.
