NFL stars react on Twitter to Rob Gronkowski announcing retirement
Best Twitter reactions after Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from the NFL.Β
Patriots teammates and NFL stars show love for Gronk after a nine-year pro career
UpdatedFormer Arizona Wildcat and longtime Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski officially announced his retirement from the NFL Sunday afternoon after nine seasons in the league.Β
Gronkowski won three Super Bowls and became a five-time Pro Bowl player after being drafted No. 42 overall in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft.Β
Also known as "Gronk," the ex-Arizona standout finished his NFL career with 7,861 yards and 79 touchdowns and leads tight ends for most receiving yards and catches in Super Bowl history.Β
The NFL and Patriots community sent their well-wishes to Gronkowski via Twitter, here's who they are.Β
Tom Brady
UpdatedCongrats on an incredible career, @RobGronkowski. No one does it quite like you. ππ»π― https://t.co/Q4gNV1bDqB
— TB12 (@TB12sports) March 24, 2019
Julian Edelman
UpdatedThe other goat π #gronk pic.twitter.com/FzCfT38BjR
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) March 24, 2019
JJ Watt
UpdatedCongrats on an incredible career @RobGronkowski. One of the best to ever do it. Best wishes on whatever comes next!
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) March 24, 2019
NFL
UpdatedOne of the greatest ever... @RobGronkowski π pic.twitter.com/6NE0VHMrKn
— NFL (@NFL) March 24, 2019
Kyle Long
UpdatedGronk one of the most dominant players to put on a helmet. Amazing career.
— Kyle Long (@Ky1eLong) March 24, 2019
LeVeon Bell
Updatedthank youu for the amazing moments @RobGronkowski ππ―
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) March 24, 2019
Madden
UpdatedRESP87T #Gronk pic.twitter.com/GlWn1Hregz
— #WeAreMadden (@EAMaddenNFL) March 24, 2019
Chris Gronkowski
UpdatedCongrats to my little, I mean younger, bro. Unreal career that entertained and impressed everyone that got to watch. pic.twitter.com/2TpPNsgaer
— Chris Gronkowski (@Chrisgronkowski) March 24, 2019
Michael Strahan
UpdatedDamn! Gonna miss watching you @RobGronkowski. Enjoy LAF (Life After Football) because there is a lot of life to be lived! Congrats on a great career! https://t.co/I1g6ljxxBI
— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) March 24, 2019
Golden Tate
UpdatedWow. π€― π³ #NoMoreGronkSpike https://t.co/tqh0Oy5r4o
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) March 24, 2019
Greg Olsen
UpdatedFor the past 9 years, after each week, one of the first guys reception targets I would go watch was @RobGronkowski. Some stuff I would steal, other stuff only he could do. Incredible career and enjoy whatβs next. See you in canton ππ»
— Greg Olsen (@gregolsen88) March 24, 2019
Boston Red Sox
UpdatedA couple of retired Boston sports legends and champs. Thanks, Gronk! pic.twitter.com/JfabUDVCBo
— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) March 25, 2019
More information
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