Rob Gronkowski claims he had Bucs playbook for last 4 weeks, backtracks later

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' sensational trade to sign three-time Super Bowl winner Rob Gronkowski left Patriots fans scratching ir heads. Buccaneers anunced Gronkowski's decision to come out of retirement and instantly made it clear that it was to play for Buccaneers and t for New England Patriots. While trade itself surprised a lot of fans, when and how Bucs convinced Rob Gronkowski for move still remains a mystery.

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Rob Gronkowski trade discussions began four weeks ago?

Earlier this week, 30-year-old dropped some hints about his discussion with Tampa Bay after he admitted he's had Buccaneers' team playbook for almost four weeks w. On Saturday, Rob Gronkowski appeared on Bud Light Seltzer's Drafterparty and said, "I was in a Tampa Bay Buccaneers playbook four weeks ago, and I wasn’t even on team.”

While this may seem a pretty standard statement from Buccaneers' new tight end, it has led to heavy speculation that Buccaneers may have violated one or more NFL rules by approaching Gronkowski without Patriots' kwledge. If Gronkowski did receive playbook from any of Buccaneers officials, it could possibly be classified and NFL could potentially open an investigation to look into trade. Did Rob Gronkowski accidentally jeopardise his trade to Tampa Bay?

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According to NBC Sport, New England Patriots opted to remain tight-lipped on wher y authorised prior communication between Rob Gronkowski and Buccaneers. However, even before latest speculation on Gronkowski's move to Bucs could get out of hand, 30-year-old silenced all reports by later ackwledging that he was just joking and that he had just received Bucs playbook in mail.

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Rob Gronkowski contract details

Rob Gronkowski is reportedly contracted to Buccaneers for 2020 NFL season during which he is set to earn up to $10 million. A deal which makes Gronkowski fourth-highest paid tight end in league will see him line up alongside long-time teammate Tom Brady and two of best wide receivers in league in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Buccaneers w possess arguably one of best offences in league.

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