Rumors are swirling about Rob Gronkowski’s potential return to the NFL. Speculation began on Tuesday when Denver journalist Cecil Lammey shared that Gronkowski is considering unretiring, according to league sources.
The four-time Super Bowl champion spent most of his career with the New England Patriots. He first stepped away from football in 2019 but made a comeback in 2020 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reuniting with Tom Brady. Since his second retirement in 2022, Gronkowski has been an analyst for Fox Sports.
Is Rob Gronkowski Returning?
Rob Gronkowski, the former New England Patriots tight end, might be eyeing another NFL comeback.
The future Hall of Famer last played in 2021 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, he’s reportedly been staying in shape and is “preparing for another NFL season,” according to Cecil Lammey of Denver Sports.
While Patriots fans might hope for a reunion in New England with Drake Maye in 2025, Lammey suggests Gronkowski could be targeting the Denver Broncos.Lammey noted that Gronkowski is keen on playing for head coach Sean Payton, whom he collaborated with at Fox in 2022, and is impressed by quarterback Bo Nix.
Despite not playing in three years, a comeback isn’t out of the question, given his history of returning from retirement.
A Look At Rob Gronkowski’s Legendary NFL Career
Rob Gronkowski’s NFL career is nothing short of legendary. A five-time Pro Bowler, four-time First Team All-Pro, and four-time Super Bowl champion, he was a dominant force for the New England Patriots. In nine seasons with the team, he recorded 521 catches and 79 touchdowns.
However, injuries took a toll, leading to his first retirement after the 2018 season. But a year later, he returned to the field, joining Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. Their reunion proved successful, helping the Buccaneers secure another Super Bowl victory.
After two seasons with Tampa, Gronkowski retired again in 2021, finishing his career with 621 catches and 92 touchdowns, plus 98 receptions and 15 touchdowns in 22 playoff games.
Since retiring, Gronkowski has worked as an analyst for Fox Sports. Yet, recent reports suggest he might be considering another return.
If Gronkowski joins the Denver Broncos, it would shake up the AFC West, especially with matchups against Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as the Las Vegas Raiders, partly owned by his former teammate Tom Brady.
