Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski says he isn’t sure if he’ll return for another year of football (Twitter link via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times). With that in mind, the Bucs’ upcoming game against the Washington Football Team could be his last.
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“It’s just the start of playoffs right now. There’s always a time for that,” Gronkowski said.
Gronk plans to make the call roughly one month after the season ends. His first retirement came in the spring of 2019, citing physical pain and a lack of motivation. In his return to Tampa Bay, Gronk seems to have healed on both fronts. The 31-year-old has played in every game for the Bucs, catching 45 passes for 623 yards and seven scores. Those numbers aren’t as gaudy as his Pro Bowl years with the Patriots, but it’s clear that he still has plenty left in the tank.
It stands to reason that Gronk will want to continue playing alongside Tom Brady, but he won’t be bound to the Bucs either. The future Hall of Famer will be an unrestricted free agent in March, allowing him to play anywhere he wants — if he plays at all.
Hope he plays another year. A lot of this year was shaking the rust off and Brady getting acclimated to a new system. Next year he could put up even stronger numbers if he plays.
Right!? Next year is when the ball truly starts rolling.
you mean next year is when the ball truly starts to deflate? Sorry had to say it, just messing around
agree
To be honest I think Gronk will probably go another year with Brady
Didn’t know he was back. Thought he was off wrestling somewhere.
Gronk came almost right after Brady did
Aside from his catching prowess, he is an awesome run blocker. Whatever he can do he is worth the investment.
Can’t imagine he retires before Brady at this point. Gronk as made some comments that may not mention BB by name but I feel like BB factored into his retirement. He may not be the Gronk of old but even now serviceable and with the rust and new system who knows. He and Brady seem to have so much fun I just have my doubts this is it for him.
Ball isn’t rolling anywhere with Arians as the coach. Sorry Tampa
No but with Tom Brady Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Brown it makes it a whole lot better