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Patriots reporter says the team ‘tried to stop’ him from writing about Rob Gronkowski and the TB12 method

In the weeks following Super Bowl LII, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has become quite the question mark.

Despite his record-breaking performances on the field, the 28-year-old has reportedly been contemplating retiring from football as early as training camp this past season. The initial explanation was tied to concerns about Gronkowski’s physical health, but NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran reported Monday the two-time Super Bowl champion also “didn’t enjoy himself” last season.

“He seriously considered stepping away from the game in training camp,” Curran said on Monday’s edition of Boston Sports Tonight.