NFL future revealed by Gronk

Rob Gronkowski, a tight end destined for the Hall of Fame in the National Football League, will not be helping Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.After helping the Buccaneers

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win the Super Bowl , Gronk announced his retirement from the NFL (again) in June. Things are rarely as black and white as they first appear to be in Gronk.

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While Gronk will not be playing this season, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says the "door remains open" for him to return in next season.

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Rob Gronkowski will not play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tonight, Rapoport revealed on Sunday on the NFL Network.“Obviously. He is still off the team and available to other

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teams as a free agent as he is technically retired. More than once this year, people seriously entertained the idea that he might suit up for the Bucs.

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Remember last week when he tweeted, "I'm bored?" That prompted numerous teams to contact and initiated numerous discussions. However, the Buccaneers had been talking to

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Gronk beforehand.However, the Buccaneers had previously been talking to Gronk.These talks did not result in Gronk's return this season, but he is less committed to not

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playing in 2023.According to Rapoport, if Brady leaves the Buccaneers at the end of the season, there is a "chance" Gronk will go with him.

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