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Buffalo Bills Ready to Break the Internet After Showing Interest in Signing Hometown Boy and NFL Legend

Published 03/03/2022, 12:00 PM EST

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There are a few teams interested in bringing one of the NFL league’s most popular athletes Rob Gronkowski, during his free agency. One of them is his hometown team, the Buffalo Bills.

Rob Gronkowski, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end, had a tremendous NFL career. Although, his future professional prospects appear to be questionable as his contract with the Bucs is nearing an end.

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However, Gronk has not settled any answer to it. The question remains will he take advantage of free agency to join the Bills (or another team), or will he choose to retire.

 

Buffalo Bills & Rob Gronkowski: A Dream Team?

As reported by Tim Graham from The Athletic, The Bills are open to bringing in Rob Gronkowski if he doesn’t opt for retirement. Graham also claims that the Buffalo organization believes he might conclude his career with his hometown team.

Gronk grew up being a fan of the Buffalo Bills and is an Amherst, N.Y. native.

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With Dawson Knox already on the roster, Gronkowski joining the Bills would provide some more strength in the tight room. This might also lead to quarterback Josh Allen and tight end Rob Gronkowski forming a dream duo, making him one of the most notable pass targets for the Bills quarterback, and can also provide Allen with better passing support in between matches.

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However, the Bills and Gronk have developed a small rivalry, as there’s the cheap shot on cornerback Tre’Davious White to think about.

Gronk’s Future: What’s Next?

Rob Gronkowski signed a one-year deal with the Buccaneers worth $8 million in 2020 and won the Super Bowl in the same year. In 143 games, he has a remarkable 621 receptions for 9286 yards and 92 receiving touchdowns. He is a four-time Super Bowl champion, a five-time Pro Bowler, and the recipient of numerous awards. The athlete became a star with the New England Patriots and became the greatest TE in the NFL.

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Even though Gronk has been under the circling rumors of retirement, he has also showcased some interest in working under the young star and Super Bowl LVI Runners-up quarterback Joe Burrow, as Brady is now retired.

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Rob Gronkowski may annoy the Bills throughout his career as they passed on him twice in the draft when he was first entering the league. However, Bucs coach Bruce Arians recently revealed that Gronk has been a regular at the team’s training facilities.

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The speculations related to Gronk have been a wild one in the past few weeks. Gronkowski is a remarkable athlete, and he does what he wells on the turf. Both Patriots and Bucs know the importance of the athlete and the Bills would have some veteran talent in the team. Yet, the athlete’s future is still a mystery yet to unfold.

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