That is Gronkowski’s second time retiring from the NFL, having beforehand hung up his cleats in New England after enjoying from 2010 to 2018 with the Patriots earlier than returning in 2020 to play two seasons with the Buccaneers.
“The friendships and relationships I’ve made will final ceaselessly, and I recognize each single one among my teammates and coaches for giving every little thing they’d as properly. From retirement, again to soccer and profitable one other championship and now again to chilling out, thanks to all.”
Over his 11 NFL seasons, Gronkowski was a part of 4 Tremendous Bowl-winning groups, 3 times with the Patriots and once more with the Buccaneers.
Gronkowski holds two Tremendous Bowl data — most profession receptions by a good finish and most receiving yards on the place.
His 92 profession receiving touchdowns rank third in NFL historical past amongst tight ends, behind solely Antonio Gates’ 116 and Tony Gonzalez’s 111, regardless of Gronkowski enjoying considerably fewer video games (143) than Gates (236) and Gonzalez (270).
Gronkowski performed each one among his NFL seasons with quarterback Tom Brady. The duo’s 90 common season landing connections make them the second most prolific landing passing/catching tandem in NFL historical past behind solely Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison’s astounding 112 landing completions.
