Report: Gronkowski expected to play vs. Colts

New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski is expected to be made active for Thursday night's Week 5 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The tight end exited the Patriots' Week 4 game against the Miami Dolphins in the third quarter with an ankle injury. Gronkowski was held out of practice Monday and Tuesday before getting in a limited session Wednesday.

Gronk has been held relatively in check early this season. After a seven-catch, 123-yard performance in Week 1, he was held to two catches in Week 2 and four receptions in both Week 3 and 4.

The Patriots will also have wide receiver Julian Edelman in the lineup for the first time this season, as he will make his debut Thursday after serving a four-game suspension to start the campaign.