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Rob Gronkowski picking up new sport, puts end to NFL return rumors

Former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski made a definitive statement earlier this week about whether he will return to the NFL.

The Arizona product had a stellar career, one that included 621 catches for 9,286 yards and 92 touchdowns. He was also a part of several Super Bowl teams, most recently winning one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2020 season.

There was a chance that he was going to come back last season and possibly even play for the rival Buffalo Bills.