Rob Gronkowski’s Latest Instagram Has Fans Wondering If He’s Eyeing Comeback

Will Rob Gronkowski’s retirement be short-lived?

Probably only he knows, and even that might be a stretch.

The now-former New England Patriots tight end retired earlier this offseason, but that hasn’t stopped many from wondering if he’ll eventually make a comeback. Gronk inadvertently fanned those flames a little bit while conversing with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees at the ESPYs, and that was after even his agent said he wasn’t convinced he’d stay retired.

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Fast forward to Saturday morning, and Gronk fired off an image of a quote on Instagram. The quote read: “Someone said ‘Don’t be afraid to start over again. This time, you’re not starting from scratch, you’re starting from experience'”

For the caption, Gronkowski wrote: “Hey! That’s what I am doing Mr. or Mrs. Someone! Oo and guess what? I ain’t afraid one bit. #life #joy #gratitude”

You can view the post here.

The post predictably sent Patriots fans into a frenzy in the replies.

Training camp starts in just under two weeks, and at present there haven’t been any real signs of Gronkowski mulling a comeback. But who knows what will be in the cards as the season develops.