“Yo soy fiesta!”—Rob Gronkowski’s famous catchphrase perfectly sums up his larger-than-life personality. A four-time Super Bowl champ and one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history, Gronk was just as entertaining off the field as he was dominant on it. Though he’s officially retired, fans can’t help but wonder—does he have one more surprise in store? Well, it certainly seems like it.
Cecil Lammey recently took to X to share something very interesting with the fans: “League sources tell me 4X Super Bowl champion TE Rob Gronkowski is considering a return to the NFL. He worked with Sean Payton at Fox & I’m told he loves Denver & QB Bo Nix. (2 of his brothers, Dan and Chris, had short stints with the team).” Wow!! Just imagine if this really happens. Could we really see Gronk suit up in orange and blue for one last ride?
Well, Gronk worked alongside head coach Sean Payton at Fox Sports and reportedly has a strong admiration for Payton’s offensive mind. The Broncos are also entering a new era with rookie quarterback Bo Nix, whom Gronk is said to be high on. Additionally, his family has ties to the organization—two of his brothers, Dan and Chris, had short stints with the team in the past. Well, while it looks good, nothing is confirmed with Gronk.
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The Pats legend has flirted with comeback talk before, and it remains to be seen if he’ll actually take the field again. But with the connections in place and the excitement building, this time, the speculation feels different. Well, while it will be amazing for the Broncos to get Gronk back in any capacity, right now it seems like they will be losing a defensive player.
NFL’s Matt Okada made a list of potential roster cuts in the AFC and Broncos DL John Franklin-Myers was on that. It really would come as a shock if that happens and Okada himself stated it’s “not a necessary move.“Myers carries a $10 million cap hit in 2025, and well, that might play a role in the final decision. For now, we will need to wait and see what happens.
Whether Gronk truly makes a comeback or not, the speculation alone has fans buzzing. His ties to Denver, admiration for Sean Payton, and love for Bo Nix make it a possibility worth watching. But as the Broncos potentially eye an addition, they may also face a key loss on defense with John Franklin-Myers’ future uncertain. Will Denver gain a legendary tight end while losing a crucial defender? Only time will tell.
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Robert Gronkowski hinted at a return to the NFL
Rob Gronkowski has done it before—retiring in 2018, only to return in 2020, join Tom Brady in Tampa Bay, and win another Super Bowl. Could he pull off another comeback? Well, if his recent comments are anything to go by, it’s definitely on his mind.
On the Dudes on Dudes podcast, Gronk dropped an interesting hint about his future: “I was talking to my brother, actually, yesterday, and I told him, ‘Hey, I might as well go back to football, because I’m grinding harder than I ever grinded before, and I’m not even playing football.’ So like, I might as well go back, because playing ball would be easier than what I’ve been doing over the last six months.”
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That’s classic Gronk—half-joking, half-serious, but always leaving the door open. His competitive fire clearly hasn’t faded, and if he truly believes football would be “easier” than his current grind, a return isn’t out of the question. Gronk has surprised us before, and he might just do it again. With ties to Denver, admiration for Sean Payton, and a lingering love for the game, a return isn’t out of the question. Will he actually suit up for one last ride, or is this just another classic Gronk tease? Only time will tell.