Patriots' Tom Brady practices without glove as Rob Gronkowski returns to practice

Foxborough, Mass. • Two of the New England Patriots' most important players are getting healthier as they prepare to head to Minneapolis for Super Bowl week.After getting stitches in his right hand and thumb prior to the AFC championship game last week, quarterback Tom Brady was on the practice field Saturday, gripping the ball without a glove on his throwing hand. Tight end Rob Gronkowski also was at practice, returning to workouts after starting the week in the NFL's concussion protocol.B