“I’ll Be Back..”: Rob Gronkowski Comments on His Commitment to Football Months Into Retirement

Published 03/12/2023, 4:20 PM EDT

Having retired from the NFL, Rob Gronkowski has since been shining in his new role on the Fox desk. Back in 2022, the tight end decided to call it quits on his illustrious career for the final time. Rob ‘The Gronk’ Gronkowski went on to play nine amazing years in a New England Patriots jersey, winning three Super Bowl rings along the way. Similar to his former Patriots teammate and best friend Tom Brady, Gronk went into retirement only to come back stronger.

After parting ways with the New England Patriots, Rob Gronkowski reunited with Tom Brady, this time in the colors of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the legendary duo worked their magic to win another Super Bowl ring. Nowadays, Gronk can be found critically analyzing the game on TV, while truly enjoying his retirement and focusing on himself and his lovely family.

Rob Gronkowski will be back?

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Gronk recently had a sit-down interview with Boston.com, where he reflected on his legendary career while answering some personal questions.

When asked about his future plans, Gronk made it clear that he planned on taking it easy.

“I’m just laying low right now… I don’t like to stay too busy, but I like to stay a little bit busy. I’m just working out with friends.”

Gronk went on to share his love for fitness and his family before eventually declaring that he will be making a return to the Fox network.

“I like to stay in shape, get that pumping, and get my day going. I get to hang out with my dog Ralphie. Really got nothing planned right now, man… I’ll be back on the Fox desk as an analyst again next year.”

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Gronk has been killing it on the Fox network and might be one of their most experienced analysts. Having spent an entire decade in the shoes of an NFL player, Gronk certainly has the credibility to keep doing his own thing.

A legacy to behold

Rob Gronkowski is one of the most decorated tight ends in the entire history of the NFL. In addition to being a 4x Super Bowl champion, the man also made it to 4x First-team All-Pro selections and 5x Pro Bowl selections. Gronk was even deemed one of the greatest, as he made his way to the NFL 2010s All-Decade team and the NFL 100th Anniversary all-time team.

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The man is already a Patriots legend, holding the franchise records for the most career touchdown receptions and most games with multiple touchdowns. He also boasts the best record by any tight end in a Patriots uniform.

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Sagnik Majumder is an NFL writer at Essentially Sports. Being an army brat, he feels used to new uncomfortable surroundings. He started his early career as a freelance journalist and a Research Assistant to a few authors.

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“I’ll Be Back..”: Rob Gronkowski Comments on His Commitment to Football Months Into Retirement

Rob Gronkowski will be back?

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A legacy to behold