Rob Gronkowski is hanging up the cleats...again
For the second time in his career Gronkowski has announced his retirement, he revealed Tuesday via an Instagram post.
Breaking news out of Tampa Rob Gronkowski is hanging up his cleats - again.
— Pegasus media (@Pegasusmedia22) June 21, 2022
The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots tight end is retiring after 11 combined seasons in the NFL, he announced Tuesday.
The five-time Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl Champion, ranks fifth among tight ends all time in receiving yards (9,286) and third in touchdowns (92). He is also second all time in playoff touchdown receptions, only behind Jerry Rice.
List of players in NFL history with more playoff TD receptions than Rob Gronkowski:
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) June 21, 2022
- Jerry Rice
END. OF. LIST. pic.twitter.com/BkDp9golQK
I'm not sure if it would surprise anyone if Gronkowski decides to come out of retirement yet again to play with long-time teammate, and best friend, Tom Brady. Gronkowski's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN's Adam Schefter he would not be surprised to see the star tight end make yet another return.
#RT @AdamSchefter: In reaction to Rob Gronkowski’s news, his agent Drew Rosenhaus texts: “It would not surprise me if Tom Brady calls him during the season to come back and Rob answers the call. This is just my opinion but I wouldn’t be surprised if Rob comes back during the…
— Just A Friendly NeighborHood Bot (@SportsNewsRTBot) June 21, 2022
For now, however, Rob Gronkowski is no longer playing in the NFL. What a legendary 11 seasons from the thirty-three year old.
Happy retirement "Gronk"!
Photo Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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