Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski could end his NFL retirement for the second time and re-enter the league as he ‘wants NFL return’ to the gridiron per a report, with the Denver Broncos expected to be a suitor, Rob Gronkowski Eyeing NFL Return Broncos ‘In the Mix’.
Gronkowski retired from the NFL the first time in 2019 and came out of retirement to play with Tom Brady on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. Gronkowski has been a Fox Sports analyst since hanging up his shoulder pads for the second time in 2022.
The possibility of the 35-year-old Gronkowski coming back to the NFL surfaced through DenverSports.com.
Earlier this month, Gronkowski covered the Super Bowl in New Orleans and did not give any indication that a third term in the NFL was on his mind.
Gronkowski has reportedly been training in Vail, Colorado to get back into top shape for an NFL return.
The legendary tight also worked with Sean Payton at Fox in 2022, who is now the Broncos head coach. He has reportedly been impressed with Denver’s turnaround and Bo Nix at quarterback.
Gronkowski has never played for an NFL team not quarterbacked by Brady and would be 36 for the start of the season.
However, having only played two seasons since 2019 could put less damage on the body of one of the greatest pass catchers of all-time.
While the Broncos do not have a glaring need at tight end with Adam Trautman, adding someone with the pedigree of Gronkowski would be a massive upgrade, as it would be for most NFL teams.
Should Gronkowski join the Broncos, he would join a loaded group of starting tight ends in the AFC West including Travis Kelce and Brock Bowers.
Gronkowski has not publicly commented on the situation, but would not need to be quiet for much longer with NFL free agency opening next month.
