Gronkowski, 33, announced his departure on Tuesday via social media. “I want to thank the whole organization of the first-class Buccaneers for an amazing ride, who trusted me to come back to play and help build a league team. “Now I will go back to my nursing home, I will leave football again. I held my head high knowing that I was giving him what I had, good or bad, every time I went out on the pitch,” Gronkowski said in a statement. “The friendships and relationships I have made will last forever, and I appreciate all my teammates and coaches who gave what they also had. From retirement, back to football and winning another league and now back to relaxation , thanks to all.” However, Gronkowski’s agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that he would not be surprised if his client could be pushed out of retirement for a second time by Buccaneers general Tom Brady. “I would not be surprised if Tom Brady called him during the season to come back and Rob answered the call,” Drew Rosenhaus told Shafter. “This is just my opinion, but I will not be surprised if Rob returns during the season or next season.” Gronkowski had previously retired after the 2018 season with the New England Patriots due to injuries. The selection of the second round of the 2010 draft from Arizona’s largely credited to Brady for setting his career expectations and it was Brady who called him to retire in 2020 to play for the Bucks. Although their personalities were very different – Gronkowski was playful, fun and never knew he was having a bad day with coaches or teammates. Brady, methodical and intense – developed a close relationship both on and off the field. Gronkowski is the second key member of the Buccaneers’ attack to retire this year, after guard Ali Marpet, who retired in February. Brady himself announced his departure in February only to retire 40 days later. PlayerTDsRob Gronkowski92Jimmy Graham85Antonio Brown83Mike Evans75Dez Bryant75– Statistics & Information ESPN Gronkowski’s pioneering year came in 2011, when he set the NFL record for most touchdowns with 17. Last year, Gronk revealed what became known as his signature move – “Gronk Spike”, where he hit hard. the ball on the court after each touchdown scored. Gronkowski won four Super Bowls — three with the Patriots (XLIX, LI, LIII) and one with the Buccaneers (LV) in 2020, a game in which he had two touchdowns or “tuddies” as he called them. “Robb is a true professional who has left everything on the pitch for the last two seasons and helped establish a championship culture in our building,” said Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht. “He played a key role in the 2020 Super Bowl LV season and struggled with a number of injuries last year as he was on his way to one of the most productive hosting seasons of his 11-year career. while he still enjoys this kind of success, but the overwhelming feelings I feel today are gratitude and respect for one of the best players to ever play the game. Pro Football Hall of Fame, is his humble attitude and his first approach to the game that really defined his career “. It was named the first All-Pro team in 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2017 and was selected in five Pro Bowls (2011, ’12, ’14, ’15 and ’17). He led the NFL in touchdowns in 2011 and was named NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2014. He was named in the 2010 NFL All-Decade Team and the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. She leaves the game with the most career touchdowns with a closed end in her post-season history (15) – and the second most in any position behind Jerry Rice (22). It also has the most 100-yard closed-end games in NFL history and the most total TDs in a single season since a closed end in league history (18 in 2011). Gronkowski’s 92 total touchdowns are 12th in NFL history and third most in the final behind Antonio Gates (116) and Tony Gonzalez (111). It was the only tight end in NFL history to feature three seasons with 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns (2011, ’14, ’15).
