Tom Brady pondered Rob Gronkowski’s career as it was announced for the second time that he would retire from the NFL. Brady posted a tribute to his longtime teammate on his Instagram account. Together, Brady and Gronkowski won four Super Bowl titles and the fourth full-back threw 84 touchdowns into the playoffs – the most for any duo in post-season history. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE AT FOXNEWS.COM Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Tom Brady # 12 and Rob Gronkowski # 87 speak before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Hickey / Getty Images) “A teammate, a friend, a brother, just a few of the words that come to mind when I think of @gronk. “snap, I knew that no matter how many people you put in, he would fit in,” Brady wrote on Instagram. “Even more important is the person who was off the field. Concentrated when needed and ENTERTAINMENT the rest of the year. Having Gronk in your locker room was every NFL player dream. I’m proud of everything we have accomplished together and even more excited. for everything in front of you. “Congratulations Gronk, you deserve it.” ROB GRONKOVSKI ANNOUNCES NFL PENSION New England Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski # 87 reacts with Tom Brady # 12 after catching a touchdown pass in the second quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Adam Glanzman / Getty Images) Gronkowski was the New England Patriots’ runner-up in 2010. In his second season, he led the NFL with 17 touchdowns and his appearance began to change the way NFL teams use narrow ends. He would play in 115 games for the Patriots, catching 521 passes for 7,861 yards and scoring 79 touchdowns. He would say he will resign after the 2018 season, citing injury concerns. However, once Tom Brady left the Patriots for the Buccaneers before the 2020 season, it was enough for Gronkowski to retire to play for Tampa Bay. He would help the Buccaneers reach the Super Bowl later that year and score two touchdowns in the game to give Tampa Bay their second title in franchise history. Last season, Gronkowski played in only 12 games due to injury and Tampa Bay failed to reach the Super Bowl after winning a division title. This Sunday, February 7, 2021, archive photo: Rob Gronkowski (87) left and Tampa Bay Buccaneers general Tom Brady (12) celebrating after the NFL Super Bowl 55 vs. Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo / Steve Luciano, Archive) CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE THE FOX NEWS APPLICATION He completes his career with 92 touchdowns and 621 dishes for 9,286 yards. His touchdown catches are third in most all-time close-ups and his yards are fifth in most all-time close-ups. Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to [email protected]
