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Tom Brady covered Rob Gronkowski’s career as the Tight End announced for the second time that he would retire from the NFL.
Brady posted a tribute to his longtime teammate on his Instagram account. Together, Brady and Gronkowski won four Super Bowl titles, and the quarterback made 84 touchdown passes in the playoffs – the most for any duo in history after the season.
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Tom Brady №12 and Rob Gronkowski №87 from Tampa Bay Buccaneers spoke before the game against Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Hickey / Getty Images)
“Teammate, friend, brother, just a few of the words that come to mind when I think of @gronk. No one has ever embodied the idea of ”leaving everything on the field” like Rob in his entire career. “Every click, I knew that no matter how many people you put in front of him, he will get to his place,” Brady wrote on Instagram.
“Even more important is the person with whom he was off the field. Focused when he had to be, and FUN the rest of the time. Having a Gronk in your locker room was every NFL player’s dream. I am proud of everything we have achieved together and even more excited about everything you have in front of you.
“Congratulations, Gronk, you deserve it.”
ROB GRONKOWSKI ANNOUNCES WITHDRAWAL FROM NFL
Rob Gronkowski №87 of the New England Patriots reacted with Tom Brady №12 after catching a touchdown pass during the second quarter of a game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Adam Glanzman / Getty Images)
Gronkowski was selected by the second round of the New England Patriots in 2010. In his second season, he topped the NFL with 17 touchdown catches, and his appearance began to change the way NFL teams use secrets.
He will play in 115 games for the Patriots, catching 521 passes for 7861 yards and scoring 79 touchdowns. He will call it leaving after the 2018 season, citing fears of injury.
However, after Tom Brady gave up the Patriots for the Buccaneers before the 2020 season, it was enough for Gronkowski to retire to play in Tampa Bay.
He will help the Buccaneers reach the Super Bowl this year and mark two touchdowns in the game to give Tampa Bay the second title in franchise history
Last season, Gronkowski played in just 12 games due to injury, and Tampa Bay failed to reach the Super Bowl after winning the division title.
This Sunday, February 7, 2021, a photo of the file, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Rob Gronkowski (87), left, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate together after the NFL Super Bowl 55 game against Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Florida (AP Photo / Steve Luciano, File)
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He ended his career with 92 touchdowns and 621 catches for 9,286 yards. His touchdown catches are the third-highest all-time secret, and his receiving yards are the fifth-highest all-time touchdown.
Ryan Gaidos is the sports editor of Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Ryan.Gaydos@fox.com.
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