Gronkowski (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

There was a healthy amount of optimism Gronkowski would be able to make his return from a four-game absence against New Orleans for Sunday's important divisional clash, and that has now been validated. Although Gronkowski's active status certainly is welcome news for both the Bucs and fantasy managers, it's worth noting that Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports the veteran could be on a more truncated snap count than usual, with O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate available to spell him whenever necessary.