Published 10:07 IST, April 22nd 2020

Rob Gronkowski traded to Buccanneers, will ditch NFL retirement to reunite with Tom Brady

Rob Gronkowski traded by Patriots to Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers have traded a 4th round draft pick in exchange Gronkowski and a 7th round pick.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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In yet ar sensational move ahead of 2020 NFL season, Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a trade for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. Rob Gronkowski traded to Buccaneers, who parted ways with a fourth-round draft pick in order to complete stunning move. Bucs also received a seventh-round draft pick from Patriots. Gronkowski, who retired from NFL ahead of 2019 season, is set to return to reunite with quarterback Tom Brady at Tampa Bay.

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Buccaneers released a statement on Tuesday that read, "Tom Brady threw 90 touchdown passes to Rob Gronkowski over ir nine seasons toger with New England Patriots. w Brady and Gronkowski just might hit triple digits. two are teammates once again after Tampa Bay Buccaneers' newsworthy 2020 offseason took ar startling turn."

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Earlier this month, multiple reports suggested Rob Gronkowski would come out of his retirement to join Tom Brady at Buccaneers and renew ir strong partnership. Gronkowski, as well as Bucs GM Jason Licht, squashed those rumours but kept door for a future return open.

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However, Buccaneers have once again stunned fans by convincing Gronkowski to come out of his retirement. Despite retiring in 2018, rights for tight end were still with Patriots who would have to trade him in order to secure a move to a different NFL team. Reports suggest that Gronkowski has one year left in his contract worth around $10 million and will w hour last year of his NFL contract at Tampa Bay. Gronkowski's nt Drew Rosenhaus told NFL Network that Gronkowski has agreed to play for Tampa this season and will hour his current contract.

Furrmore, Rob Gronkowski has reportedly started working on his body as he prepares for his imminent return to NFL.  Rob Gronkowski Buccaneers jersey will w be most anticipated NFL jersey ahead of upcoming season. 

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Rob Gronkowski played eight seasons with Patriots where he established himself as one of best tight ends in league. Along with three Super Bowl titles, Gronkowski is a five-time Pro Bowler and also made it to  first-team All-Pro four times. He caught 521 passes for 7,861 yards and registered 79 touchdowns. His postseason numbers are equally impressive as he caught 81 passes for 1,163 yards and 12 touchdowns. 

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10:07 IST, April 22nd 2020