Rob Gronkowski’s New England Patriots Teammates Wants Gronk to Ensure He Stays Retired: “This Better Be The Last Time”
Rob Gronkowski has surprised his fans and his teammates with his unexpected retirement news. Through an emotional Twitter post, he announced his final goodbye to his dream job opportunity, professional football. However, his New England Patriots teammates targeted him and asked him to ensure that this was his final retirement.
Previously, in 2019, Gronk announced his retirement but later made a comeback. This was primarily because Tom Brady signed with the Buccaneers. However, this time, it does not look like Gronk would have any incentive to return.
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Gronk’s former Patriots teammate, Kyle Van Noy, reacted to his retirement announcement in a hilarious fashion. He said, “This better be the last time I say this!! Congrats on retirement, Rob Gronkowski!! Much love homie.”
This better be the last time I say this !! Congrats on retirement @RobGronkowski !! Much love homie
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) June 21, 2022
The TE’s teammates expressed gratitude and heartfelt reactions to his well-rounded career.
NFL players, teams, and coaches react to the retirement announcement by Rob Gronkowski
Multiple players, his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and former HC Bruce Arians reacted to his retirement.
Moreover, Tom Brady said, “Teammate, friend, brother, just a few of the words that come to mind when I think of Gronk. Nobody has ever embodied the idea of ‘leaving it all out on the field’ like Rob has throughout his entire career. Every single snap, I knew that no matter how many people you put in front of him, he was going to get to his spot.”
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Gronk’s former HC, Bruce Arians, also tweeted.
@RobGronkowski! It was an absolute pleasure coaching you! Thanks for giving us everything everyday and I wish nothing but the best my man. pic.twitter.com/3XMbmf1Xxc
— Bruce Arians (@BruceArians) June 21, 2022
This is what his now-former team, the Bucs had to say on his retirement.
"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."
🗣: @jasonrlicht on @RobGronkowski pic.twitter.com/RWbPhHqYJa
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) June 21, 2022
Even Pat McAfee had great things to say about the 33-year-old.
BREAKING: Rob Gronkowski has officially retired from the NFL#PMSLive pic.twitter.com/U6TLa20eeg
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 21, 2022
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Moreover, although Gronk retired early compared to his contemporaries; he won four Super Bowls. All had a common factor, Tom Brady.
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The Bucs TE retires with one of the most celebrated careers and is known as one of the most beloved teammates.
Edited by:
Arunaditya Aima