Rob Gronkowski

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tight End

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Rob Gronkowski News

Contacts Bucs, but staying retired

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles disclosed Friday that Gronkowski contacted the team last month about a possible return to the team, but the tight end ultimately elected to remain retired for the time being, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "It was more of a conversation than anything else," Bowles said. "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."

Dec 23, 2022 11:49 AM EST

Not expected to play in 2022

The Buccaneers aren't counting on Gronkowski resuming his playing career in 2022 after the tight end previously announced his second retirement in June, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Sep 11, 2022 6:44 AM EST

No plans to play this year

Gronkowski reiterated Tuesday that he has no plans to resume his playing career, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Jul 14, 2022 12:57 PM EST

Retires from NFL

Gronkowski announced his retirement Tuesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.

Jun 21, 2022 11:23 AM EST

Bucs reportedly remain optimistic

Though Gronkowski remains a free agent, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times suggests that the Buccaneers are optimistic the tight end will re-sign with the team sometime before training camp.

Jun 5, 2022 8:18 AM EST

2022 playing status TBD

At this stage, Gronkowski isn't ready to commit to playing this coming season, ESPN.com and NFL.comrelay.

Apr 5, 2022 9:03 AM EST

Could re-join Bucs

Gronkowski remains a candidate to return to the Buccaneers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Mar 24, 2022 9:20 AM EST

Could be on Bills' radar

The Bills are reportedly open to the possibility of signing Gronkowski this offseason, Tim Graham of The Athletic reports.

Mar 2, 2022 1:14 PM EST

Could return to Tampa sans Brady?

Gronkowski said he'd consider returning to the Buccaneers even if QB Tom Brady were to retire, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Jan 24, 2022 8:43 AM EST

Good use of four catches

Gronkowski secured four of 11 targets for 85 yards during the Buccaneers' 30-27 loss to the Rams in their NFC divisional-round matchup Sunday.

Jan 23, 2022 4:25 PM EST

Finds end zone in win

Gronkowski brought in five of seven targets for 31 yards and a touchdown during the Buccaneers' 31-15 win over the Eagles in an NFC wild-card matchup Sunday.

Jan 16, 2022 1:42 PM EST