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Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots talks with back judge Dino Paganelli during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 3, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, N.Y. Getting your player ready...
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The NFL suspended tight end one game for a late, gratuitous hit to the head of Buffalo defensive back Tre’Davious White.
White was lying face down on the sideline after intercepting a pass Sunday when Gronkowski body-slammed him, driving his forearm into White’s back and head. Gronkowski was called for unnecessary roughness, but because of retaliation from the Bills there was no penalty assessed.
After the game, which New England won 23-3, Patriots coach appeared to apologize to Bills counterpart Sean McDermott. Gronkowski also apologized , saying he let his frustration get the better of him.
Gronkowski will miss New England’s game against Miami next Monday night.
