While New England Patriots hope Rob Gronkowski might change his retirement decision at some point, it seems like this won’t happen anytime soon. The 30-year-old Pro Bowl tight end recently double down on his exit from professional football, saying he won’t return to NFL in “foreseeable future.”
Gronkowski, however, didn’t rule out the possibility of getting back into the action in the future.
“Maybe down the road. I have to have that passion,” – Gronkowski explained. “I have to have the fire. I’m not going to go out there and be beat the (expletive) up. That’s not the way to live.”
Rob Gronkowski’s professional career only lasted for nine years before he retired, but he is still considered one of the best tight ends in the history of the game. Since New England Patriots took him 42nd overall in 2010 NFL Draft, Gronkowski won three Super Bowls, made five Pro Bowls and earned four First-Team All-Pro honors. His NFL career stats include 521 receptions for 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns.
Gronk announced his retirement in March, citing pain and mental health as reasons for the decision.
