New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will miss the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony for former tight end Rob Gronkowski due to back surgery, according to a report published on November 5, 2026.
Kraft, who has owned the Patriots since 1994, is recovering from the procedure. Gronkowski, a four-time All-Pro and three-time Super Bowl champion with New England, is set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
