A little over a year after announcing his retirement from the NFL, former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will rejoin longtime quarterback Tom Brady as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a report from Ian Rapoport. 👀
The Pats are sending Gronk, as well as a seventh-round draft pick, to the Bucs in exchange for a fourth-round pick. He's already passed his physical and will play under the terms of his current contract, which calls for one year at $10 million.
Talk about a one-sided deal...
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1252693880308477952
Less than an hour before trade terms were agreed upon, Rapoport also broke the initial news that Gronk was interested in returning to the league, but only if he could play with Brady in Tampa Bay.
Earning three Super Bowl rings over the course of nine total seasons alongside Brady, Gronk has developed a strong affinity for his friend and favorite pass-thrower. In fact, the 30-year-old reportedly once said he'd rather retire than play for a QB not named Brady.
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1252690592427106304
While rumors were likely swirling behind the scenes about Gronk's return to football, the all-time leader among TEs in most touchdowns per game (0.69) made headlines with Brady in a different and even more unexpected manner.
In a Monday appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Gronk responded to a comment Brady made during his early April interview with Howard Stern, in which he referred to Gronk's penis as "amazing."
"Well, he did describe it as looking amazing, which I think is the biggest compliment in my career, alongside playing with Tom," Gronk said.
Gronk also mentioned he showed up to practices hangover during his career: "Yes, of course."
Rob also believes the #Patriots would've done better offensively had he played last season with @TomBrady - He also touched on another topic regarding Brady...pic.twitter.com/X9mtvDctQH
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 21, 2020
At the beginning of the clip above, Gronk also admitted that he's shown up to practice hungover. (Hope Bucs head coach Bruce Arians didn't hear that one. 😅)
With Gronk and Brady reuniting in Tampa Bay, teammate Julian Edleman will be left on his own in New England. Here's how the Internet reimagined that lonely situation. 😂
https://twitter.com/TampaBayTre/status/1252695270791565315
https://twitter.com/FarabaughFB/status/1252696272101875717
https://twitter.com/dingburner/status/1252696669600317441
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https://twitter.com/ringer/status/1252695579508932608
https://twitter.com/CWilliamson44/status/1252698906397413384
https://twitter.com/SASBurnerAcct/status/1252697103987625984
https://twitter.com/GottliebShow/status/1252700301502496768
