The final third of the 2012 season did not go as well for Gronkowski, as he missed five games after breaking his forearm in November. He returned for the regular season finale and played in the Patriot's AFC Divisional Playoff game vs. the Texans. During that game, Gronkowski reinjured his forearm while landing following this catch, an injury that put him out for the rest of the season and required him to get more surgery. The Patriots learned in mid-May that he needed back surgery as well.
{}