Published 16:15 IST, April 22nd 2020
Rob Gronkowski traded to Buccaneers, video of Tom Brady and Gronk breaks the internet
The Rob Gronkowski traded to Bucs news took NFL fans by surprise earlier this week. The former Patriots tight end had announced his retirement in 2019.
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Earlier this week, Tampa Bay Buccaneers shocked NFL by anuncing y have agreed to a trade for Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. 30-year-old anunced his NFL retirement in 2019 but will w be back in NFL to reunite with long-time Patriots teammate Tom Brady at Buccaneers. Buccaneers capitalised on anuncement by sharing a Tom Brady and Gronk video from ir social media platforms. short foot has since gone viral on social media with fans lauding bond between duo.
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Rob Gronkowski traded: Gronkowski to Buccaneers anuncement
Series of anuncement posts on Buccaneers' Twitter handle including one featuring 'Tom Brady and Gronk video':
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Gronkowski to Buccaneers: 'Rob Gronkowski traded' anuncement video goes viral on social media
short video which Tom Brady uploaded on his Instagram handle is from January 2019 after New England beat Kansas City Chiefs to win AFC Championship. After hard-fought victory, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski were seen heading to team bus while laughing and celebrating ir big win. Patriots went on to lift Super Bowl, beating Los Angeles Rams 13-3.
Rob Gronkowski secured his third Super Bowl title and anunced his decision to retire from NFL later that year. latest report from ESPN sheds more light on Gronkowski's relationship with Tom Brady where Gronkowski opted out of a trade to Detriot Lions as he did t want to play with ar quarterback.
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Gronkowski to Buccaneers: Rob Gronkowski contract with Bucs
After a one-year hiatus, Gronkowski is set to return to NFL and also team-up with Tom Brady at Buccaneers. Gronkowski will reportedly earn up to $10 million this season, out of which $9 million is guaranteed and ar $1 million in various workout bonuses. fourth highest-paid tight end in NFL is so far set to only play in 2020 season for Buccaneers. However, if return goes well for both parties we could see a Rob Gronkowski contract extension before 2020 season comes to a close.
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16:15 IST, April 22nd 2020