Rob Gronkowski will enjoy the retired life once again. The superstar tight end announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday and leaves the game as an all-time great. In his nine seasons with the New England Patriots and two with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Gronkowski won four Super Bowls, was selected to the All-Pro First Team four times and the Pro Bowl five times. This is the second time Gronkowski has retired as he called it a career after the 2018 season came to an end.
“Rob is a true professional who left it all on the field for us the past two seasons and helped establish a championship culture in our building,” Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht said in a statement. “He played a crucial part in our Super Bowl LV championship season in 2020 and battled through a number of injuries last year while on the way to one of the most productive receiving yardage seasons in his 11-year career. It is always difficult to see a great player walk away from the game when he is still enjoying that kind of success, but the overwhelming emotions I feel today are gratitude and respect for one of the greatest tight ends who ever played the game.” Here’s a look at fans reacting to Gronkowski’s retirement announcement.
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The Announcement
One person said: “I wont believe it until next January. Until then, talk about you returning will be nonstop around Tampa.”
An Awesome Resume
One person replied: “If he didn’t have such freak injuries, he easily could have broke some all time records. Helluva career Rob.”
The Spike
One fan wrote: “Gronk forever!! I wanted to see one more season, the duo of him and Tom. I’ll always remember his greatness, Congrats on a fabulous career!!”
Next Stop
One fan said: “He just not trynna go through the training camps and games that don’t matter he’ll be back like mid season he just want to party for a little.”
New Job Offer
One person replied: “Pretty sure it’s illegal for Gronk to retire before [Tom Brady]. I don’t buy it.”
Smart With Money
One fan wrote: “You’re a God man, from a Bengals fan.I always thought you were an awesome player and one funny dude too lol.I’m happy you had a badass run and got SB rings!You’re awesome Gronk!Enjoy retirement!”
Great Duo
And this fan wrote: “Gronk doesn’t need two-a-days (yes I know they don’t do that anymore). TB12 will call him in December for the playoff run and he’ll be back.”
