Tom Brady pretty clearly had some sway on Rob Gronkowski staging an NFL comeback ahead of the 2020 season.
But the seven-time Super Bowl champion won’t be able to work his magic on the future Hall of Fame tight end a second time. That’s what Gronk is saying at this stage in the league year, at least.
At an event in Boston last week, Gronkowski claimed a phone call from Brady wouldn’t motivate him to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The five-time first-team All-Pro doubled down on that stance during a Good Morning America interview that aired Wednesday.
“I would say, ‘What’s up?’ I mean, obviously, I would answer it. I mean, it’s the greatest of all time calling,” Gronkowski told ABC News’ Victor Oquendo. “We do have a great relationship on and off the field. We’re good friends. I would say, ‘What’s up?’ No, I wouldn’t go back to football. I’m all set and I’m enjoying what I’m doing. I’m enjoying trying to find what I really, really want to do next.”
For what it’s worth, someone in Gronkowski’s inner circle believes more football could be next on the docket for the 33-year-old. Camille Kostek isn’t totally convinced her longtime boyfriend is done playing.
