Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS — All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski is active for the Patriots for the Super Bowl, as is wide receiver Chad Ochocinco.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) greets people in Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco answers questions during a news conference on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Gronkowski has been recovering from a high left ankle sprain suffered in the AFC title game. He practiced on a limited basis this week.
Receiver Ochocinco was inactive for the conference title game because of the death of his father a week earlier.
Inactive for New England is running back Kevin Faulk, who played in the Patriots' four previous Super Bowls under coach Bill Belichick. Others not suited up are third-string quarterback Ryan Mallett, DT Ron Brace, RB Shane Vereen, guard Donald Thomas, LB Gary Guyton and C Nick McDonald.
Inactive for the Giants are LB Mark Herzlich, who overcame cancer while in college before making the team, receiver Ramses Barden, RB Da'Rel Scott, C Jim Cordle, DE Justin Trattou, DT Jimmy Kennedy and OT James Brewer.
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