New England Patriots

Rob Gronkowski active; Dont’a Hightower won’t play vs. Texans

Rob Gronkowski scores a touchdown against the Denver Broncos. Jack Dempsey/AP

Gronk is back.

The New England Patriots tight end is active for Sunday night’s game against the Houston Texans.

For the Patriots, linebacker Dont’a Hightower, wide receivers Julian Edelman and Damaris Johnson, defensive linemen Sealver Siliga and Geneo Grissom, safety Tavon Wilson, and guard Josh Kline are inactive.

For the Texans, inactives include quarterback Brandon Weeden, cornerback Darryl Morris, safety Rahim Moore, linebacker Justin Tuggle, guard Oday Aboushi, tight end Garrett Graham, and defensive lineman Jeoffrey Pagan.

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