Rob Gronkowski Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 265 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- May 14, 1989 (34)
- Experience
- 12th Season
- Drafted
- 2010 / Rd. 2 / Pk. 42 (NE)
- College
- Arizona
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Rob Gronkowski News
Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski called the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Thanksgiving to tell them that he was "bored" and wanted to return to the NFL, as The Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud reported in December. Gronkowski also said that he'd consider returning for a full season in 2023. That could play a factor in where quarterback Tom Brady, who is scheduled to be a free agent, lands in the offseason. The 33-year-old Gronk obviously stayed retired this year, but it sounds like there's a chance he comes out of retirement for a third time. If he does, it would likely only be to play with Brady again. The five-time Pro Bowler had 55 receptions on 89 targets for 802 yards and six touchdowns in 12 regular season games for the Bucs in 2021, but he also dealt with several injuries that caused him to miss five games.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski won't return this season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Gronkowski and the Bucs had been discussing a potential comeback. However, he will remain retired but did "leave the door open" to play next season. Although the veteran's best days are behind him, he did total 15 touchdowns in his two seasons in Tampa Bay, so dynasty managers should keep him on the roster, at least for now. Of course, depending on if and where Tom Brady plays in 2023-24 could also be a factor in Gronk's future in the National Football League.
Free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski said he was "bored" and contacted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last month about a possible return. Gronkowski told the team he had been working out and the two sides discussed several options, including signing him to the practice squad to give him a couple weeks to get back into football shape. In the end, Gronk decided to remain retired. "Usually, when you have to think about playing, you probably don't want to play. When it's just a discussion, I didn't think much of it at the time," head coach Todd Bowles said. The 33-year-old suffered fractured ribs and a partially punctured lung early last year and ended up missing four games, eventually finishing with 55 catches for 802 yards and six touchdowns. Rookie Cade Otton and Cameron Brate will continue to split tight end reps in Tampa with Gronk retired.
