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Patriots Deny Report Tom Brady Threatened to Retire If Rob Gronkowski Was Traded

There is seemingly never-ending drama in New England these days, with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski once again at the center of it all.

According to freelance journalist Adam Kurkjian, New England coach Bill Belichick wanted to trade his Pro Bowl tight end earlier this offseason and even approached owner Robert Kraft with offers on the table. However, Brady reportedly threatened to retire if the deal was made, resulting in the owner nixing the trade.

Patriots vice president of media relations Stacey James denied the entire situation, via Kurkjian: "I would say with the utmost confidence that none of that is true.