Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski appears to be profiting off the chatter surrounding his potential return from retirement. Gronk appeared on Instagram on Sunday morning to say that he’s got a big announcement coming on Tuesday.
After Brady declared he and the Bucs are 'coming back' in 2021, Gronkowski made it clear he plans to do the same. Gronk said he is coming back next season. Said this is just first time he’s a free agent in his career. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported Tuesday, citing a source, that the chance of Gronkowski returning was around 40 percent, and that a direct plea from Tom Brady. A couple weeks back, Gronkowski’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said that a decision would likely becoming in a couple weeks. Given the new league year begins in a matter of days, it would be. Ob Gronkowski tried to squash the comeback rumors. But the rest of the NFL apparently isn't buying it. Three days after the former New England Patriots tight end told everyone to put the rumors he'll return from retirement 'to rest,' Bleacher Report's Mike Freeman shared the following: Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski made a public appearance recently and said he was done with football. Gronkowski’s injury history is insanely long, and until or unless you’ve experienced some of these, it’s hard to actually appreciate how debilitating they are: A complete look at Gronk's injury history In addition to the torn ACL/MCL.
Sorry Patriots fans, it’s unlikely Gronkowski will be announcing his return to New England.
Considering Gronk was wearing a hat with a CBD logo, it’s far more likely Gronk is using the intrigue surrounding a potential return from retirement to help promote the company CBDMedic, where he’s partnering to help sell their products. The announcement Tuesday is likely related to his work with that company.
Gronk seems to be transitioning nicely into his new role as a salesman. This phrasing — “big announcement” — will certainly get people monitoring his social media accounts. If Gronk is to come out of retirement and rejoin the Patriots, he has to report to the team before Saturday, Nov. 30.
The chances of Rob Gronkowski coming out of retirement are getting slimmer, according to Pro Football Talk. There is now a 20-percent chance the tight end returns to the New England Patriots in 2019, per Pro Football Talk. That’s down from a 40-percent chance earlier this year.
Gronk announced his retirement this offseason, and later explained in August that he was no longer enjoying the sport. He detailed the significant physical and mental tollthe game was having on him, which showed up in concussions, surgery and significant injuries.
“I love all my fans. I love Patriots fans. I feel that love, but I want to be clear to my fans: I needed to recover. Football was bringing me down, and I didn’t like it,” Gronkowski told reporters in New York while beginning to cry. “I was losing the joy in life.”
Is Gronk Coming Back Next Year
He has teased that he might return to the NFL, ever since he retired. He has also explicitly said that he doesn’t anticipate a return this year. And until he files the official paperwork, Patriots owner Robert Kraft has claimed that he’s going to hold out hope for Gronkowski’s return.
Gronk Return
It’s worth noting the 29-year-old seems intent upon maximizing his earning power and leveraging his star power to make money after his playing career. And his waffling on a potential return will keep him in the news cycle and make him all the more marketable.
Chances Of Gronk Coming Back Now
In the meantime, Gronk has a gig as a studio analyst for FOX Sports. He’s also working as a spokesperson for a medical CBD company.