The NFL world is reacting accordingly to Rob Gronkowski retiring for the second time.
After two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, future Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski is hanging up the spikes for good this time.
Gronkowski was already destined for Canton based strictly on his brilliant career with the New England Patriots. Playing alongside Tom Brady, Gronkowski won four Super Bowls. While it is debatable if he is the greatest tight end to walk this earth, one thing is certain: Nobody had more fun than Gronk playing football. He is truly one of one, and best of luck to him in retirement again.
Jordan Schultz broke the news of Gronkowski calling it a career for the second time over Twitter.
Breaking: Rob Gronkowski tells me he’s retiring.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) June 21, 2022
The future first ballot Hall of Famer won four Super Bowls while earning a spot on the NFL’s 100th Anniversary Team and 2010s All-Decade Team.
An all-time great officially hangs em up at 33 years old.
Here is the tweet Gronkowski shared of his Instagram message that it is over in the NFL for him.
— Rob Gronkowski (@RobGronkowski) June 21, 2022
NFL world reacts to Rob Gronkowski retiring from the profession a second time
Even if he first made a name for himself catching touchdown passes from The GOAT for the Evil Empire, Gronkowski was one of those rare players who was universally beloved by everyone.
https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1539316810369015809
Who had more fun playing football than Rob Gronkowski? Exactly. That's why he was one of one.
— John Buhler (@buhler118) June 21, 2022
https://twitter.com/PFF/status/1539313031011704834
Future Hall of Famer and 4x Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski is officially retiring from football.
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) June 21, 2022
Thank you, 8️⃣7️⃣. pic.twitter.com/Gy4H3ocuNE
Being one of the greatest all-around tight ends ever certainly took a toll on his body. Outside of the 2019 NFL season where he was not on a team, Gronkowski played the game of football with a childlike enthusiasm that everybody naturally gravitated to.
https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/1539313854219681792
Gonna miss this combo ❤️ @TomBrady @RobGronkowski
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 21, 2022
(via @Buccaneers) pic.twitter.com/kkvOBMY6AS
https://twitter.com/JoePompliano/status/1539318972784312322
https://twitter.com/ActionNetworkHQ/status/1539317915123691520
While it remains to be seen if this is indeed the last time he plays in the NFL, as even his own agent Drew Rosenhaus suggested his client could come back at some point to Tampa Bay later this year, Gronkowski has a lifetime of endorsement opportunities and other business ventures ahead of him.
https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/status/1539317475518468097
https://twitter.com/FDSportsbook/status/1539315614837264384
Rob Gronkowski has announced his retirement from the #NFL. pic.twitter.com/k9Q1ShWeFq
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) June 21, 2022
Rob Gronkowski is the greatest, most all-around complete tight end in the history of the game.
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) June 21, 2022
And I'm sure he'll prove that once again when he comes back in November.
Ultimately, we can all learn a lesson or two from Gronk. He was the epitome of work hard, play hard throughout his illustrious career. Though he may have given off tremendous party boy vibes in his early Patriots days, Gronkowski does not become the mythical character he is today without a relentless work ethic and the discipline to go from an Arizona afterthought to an all-time great.
Congratulations on a helluva career, Gronk, and may you get to happy hour on time this Tuesday!