Around the NFL

NFL community reacts to Rob Gronkowski's second retirement

Published: Jun 21, 2022 at 04:48 PM

NFL.com

Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL on Tuesday.

The future Hall of Fame tight end made a name for himself in New England Patriots, winning three titles with the Patriots. After a one-year retirement in 2019, Gronk returned to the field with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reuniting with longtime quarterback Tom Brady to win Super Bowl LV in 2020.

The NFL community took to social media to respond to Gronkowski's announcement and acknowledge the 33-year-old's decorated career.

pic.twitter.com/QCMmVkihcs
— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) June 21, 2022

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady)

There will only ever be one Gronk.
Love you bro. #FoxboroForever pic.twitter.com/yeqnXqzWVM
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) June 21, 2022

This better be the last time I say this !! Congrats on retirement @RobGronkowski !! Much love homie
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) June 21, 2022

"Rob is a true professional who left it all on the field for us the past two seasons and helped establish a championship culture in our building."

🗣: @jasonrlicht on @RobGronkowski pic.twitter.com/RWbPhHqYJa
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) June 21, 2022

@RobGronkowski! It was an absolute pleasure coaching you! Thanks for giving us everything everyday and I wish nothing but the best my man. pic.twitter.com/3XMbmf1Xxc
— Bruce Arians (@BruceArians) June 21, 2022

4x Super Bowl champion TE Rob Gronkowski announces he is retiring from the NFL after an 11-year career. pic.twitter.com/x7IuevyxUz
— NFL (@NFL) June 21, 2022

Gronk spike forever. 🥲 @RobGronkowski pic.twitter.com/3zTr81nmkO
— NFL (@NFL) June 21, 2022

Retirement scoreboard:

Rob Gronkowski 2

Tom Brady 1
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 21, 2022

Thanks for all the laughs, @RobGronkowski 😂 pic.twitter.com/BSiKyM2YXI
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) June 21, 2022

Congratulations on an outstanding career, @RobGronkowski. (If this is real) we wish you all the best in your next adventure. @TomBrady can you confirm? 😝 pic.twitter.com/c2YaVdX6GV
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) June 21, 2022

The best to ever do it. Thanks for making it cool to be a tight end! @RobGronkowski https://t.co/uuOCt1K5st
— Cade Otton (@CadeOtton) June 21, 2022

Related Content

news

Week 16 Saturday inactives: Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs; Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens

The official inactives for Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs, and Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens.

news

Rams TE Tyler Higbee ready for return from torn ACL: 'These guys may have to throw some water on me'

Eleven months ago, Rams tight end Tyler Higbee tore his ACL in a losing effort against the Lions on Super Wild Card Weekend. On Sunday, he will take on the New York Jets, fully recovered from his injury with Los Angeles pushing for another postseason trip.

news

Tank Dell still trying to become 'big factor' for Texans during down year: 'I know what I'm capable of'

Texans wide receiver Tank Dell hasn't had the second season he hoped for, but he's intent to keep developing his role and become a factor as Houston heads for the playoffs.

news

Myles Garrett wants to end career with Browns but isn't 'trying to rebuild'

While defensive end Myles Garrett wants to be a part of the Browns, he has no desire to partake in a rebuild, and he hopes Cleveland can illustrate a plan to him during the offseason that will put the team on the right track sooner rather than later.

news

Marquise Brown (shoulder) activated off injured reserve, to make Chiefs debut vs. Texans

The Chiefs have activated WR Marquise Brown (shoulder) off injured reserve ahead of Saturday's Week 16 game. Brown, who's missed the first 14 games of the season with a shoulder injury, will make his Chiefs debut against Houston.

news

Ravens waive WR Diontae Johnson less than two months after trade from Panthers

Diontae Johnson's peculiar stint with the Ravens proved to be short-lived. Baltimore waived the veteran receiver Friday. The Ravens activated WR Anthony Miller and DB Desmond King in corresponding moves.

news

Eagles WR A.J. Brown says he's 'playing' vs. Commanders despite knee injury

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown popped up on the injury report this week but he won't miss Sunday's showdown with the Washington Commanders.

news

Tua Tagovailoa (hip) off injury report, but Jaylen Waddle (knee) doubtful for Dolphins' game vs. 49ers

A hip injury landed Tua Tagovailoa on the Miami Dolphins injury report this week. It won't keep him from starting in Week 16, though. Jaylen Waddle, on the other hand, is unlikely to go.

news

NFL news roundup: Niners RB Guerendo ruled out vs. Dolphins; Raiders QB O'Connell (knee) good to play vs. Jaguars

NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown.

news

Lions DC Aaron Glenn: We're 12-2, 'why in the hell is the sky falling for us?'

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn railed against the notion that the team is panicking after his defense lost two more key pieces in Alim McNeill (torn ACL) and Carlton Davis (fractured jaw).

news

Micah Parsons hopes new contract with Cowboys comes before free agency

Micah Parsons doesn't want an elongated contract standoff with the Dallas Cowboys. The star edge rusher hopes to get a deal done before free agency in March.

news

Packers' Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love: 'This is the best ball he's played'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love is again shining during the stretch run as his club makes its playoff push.