Buccaneers' Rob Gronkowski: Game-time decision Sunday

Gronkowski (ribs) is viewed as a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Rapoport suggests that Gronkowski -- who last suited up Sept. 26 -- will likely work out before the contest to be sure he's ready to go, but the Buccaneers reportedly have some optimism about the tight end suiting up following a four-game absence. Official confirmation of Gronkowski's status will arrive once the Buccaneers release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.