Ever since legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski retired from the NFL following the 2021-22 season, there has been speculation that he could unretire, especially after longtime teammate Tom Brady unretired after initially retiring alongside Gronkowski. And even though he’s continually denied any plans to return to the field, Gronk certainly didn’t do anything to quiet the speculation this weekend.
Gronkowski was in attendance for Sunday afternoon’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Green Bay Packers – Tampa Bay’s home opener. Gronkowski’s attendance fueled speculation that the tight end could be looking to return to the field for the Buccaneers. But according to Gronkowski’s agent Drew Rosenhaus, the star tight end isn’t planning a comeback just yet.
“I’m not aware of any change yet,” Rosenhaus told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “But you know what my thoughts have been about this all along.”
But that doesn’t completely rule out a return for Gronkowski. According to Florio, Rosenhaus has said he believes that Gronk will play again. And he’s not alone in that belief – Gronkowski’s girlfriend also believes that he will return to the field.
Only time will tell of Gronk will suit up again. But as the Buccaneers passing attack continues to struggle, his return might get more and more likely.