Lammey notes that Gronkowski “loves Denver & QB Bo Nix,” while also pointing out his connection with head coach Sean Payton, who worked at Fox Sports with the legendary tight end before heading back into coaching.
Fox News Digital has not heard back from Gronkowski’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, after an initial request for comment.
Gronkowski did note on his “Dudes on Dudes” podcast that his current broadcast schedule with Fox Sports is pretty grueling, to the point where he’s traveling like he was in the league.
“I might as well go back because playing ball would be easier than what I’ve been doing over the last six months,” Gronkowski said.
Gronkowski has come back to the NFL after retiring in the past, as he joined former New England Patriots teammate Tom Brady with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gronkowski played a critical role in them winning Super Bowl LV, where he scored two touchdowns.
Gronkowski went on to play one more season with the Bucs until retiring again after the 2021 season.
Now, Gronkowski has previously said to outlets, including Fox News Digital, that he was definitely retired, even mentioning that he was “washed up.”
But perhaps that itch for the game is back for one of the best to ever play the tight end position.
The 35-year-old is a five-time Pro Bowler with three Super Bowl rings to his name with the Patriots before securing the fourth in Tampa Bay.
He is third all-time among tight ends in receiving touchdowns (92), and has 9,286 yards on 621 career receptions over 143 games in his 11 NFL seasons.
Rob Gronkowski, known as one of the NFL’s most dominant tight ends, played nine seasons with the New England Patriots before retiring in 2019. He was a key factor in the Patriots’ success, winning three Super Bowls and earning multiple All-Pro selections. Gronkowski’s return in 2020 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers helped secure another Super Bowl victory. Known for his powerful playstyle and vibrant personality, Gronkowski became a fan favorite and is widely regarded as one of the best tight ends in NFL history.
