Rob Gronkowski Shares Major Patriots News Before Buccaneers Game
Summary
Rob Gronkowski, a former NFL star, announced he will sign a one-day contract with the New England Patriots to officially retire as part of the team. This announcement came before the Patriots' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gronkowski's decision mirrors what other NFL players have done to retire with their original teams.Key Facts
- Rob Gronkowski played as a tight end in the NFL, mainly known for his time with the New England Patriots.
- Gronkowski will sign a one-day contract with the Patriots to retire as a member of the team.
- He made this announcement before the New England Patriots played against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Tom Brady, Gronkowski's former teammate, also played for both teams but did not pick a side for the game.
- Gronkowski won four Super Bowl championships, three with the Patriots and one with the Buccaneers.
- He retired for the first time in 2019, returned to play with Tampa Bay, and retired again in 2021.
- Signing a one-day contract to retire with a specific team is a practice some other NFL players, like Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith, have followed.
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