Rob Gronkowski announces his NFL retirement

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"I will now be going back into my retirement home," the former Patriot and Bucs tight end announces via social media.

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The Bucs' tight end, and Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement on Tuesday, potentially paving the way for an event that Tampa Bay fans can only hope is the most well-known double reverse in NFL history.

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Gronk Gronk, just similar to Tom Brady, reversing course and playing in 2022.

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The announcement comes more than three months since the retirement of Tom Brady

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One of only two quarterbacks with a starting position (Jacoby Brissett being the second) who has played within the NFL.

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In conjunction with the announcement there was, however, an ounce of optimism in the eyes of Bucs fans as two lines from his agent Drew Rosenhaus.

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"It would not surprise me if Tom Brady calls him during the season to come back and Rob answers the call," Rosenhaus said to the ESPN's Adam Schefter via text.

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"This is just my opinion but I wouldn't be surprised if Rob comes back during the season or next season."

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RIP! Caleb Swanigan, former NBA player, dead at 25

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