Rob Gronkowski Plans One-Day Contract Retirement With Patriots

Rob Gronkowski, renowned as one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history with four Super Bowl titles and multiple Pro Bowls, has announced plans to sign a symbolic one-day contract to retire officially as a New England Patriot. This gesture, supported by Patriots owner Robert Kraft and inspired by Susan Hurley—a close friend and founder of CharityTeams who is battling stage 4 cancer—will allow Gronkowski to conclude his career in the team and city where he built his legacy. Although Gronkowski finished his last active seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he won another Super Bowl, his heart and legacy remain tied to New England. The planned retirement ceremony is expected to be a special event celebrated by Patriots fans, marking a poignant conclusion to Gronkowski's NFL story in Foxborough. Gronkowski's emotional connection to New England and Hurley’s influence underscore the significance of this retirement plan, which remains to be scheduled. This move follows the successful opening of the “Gronk Playground” in Boston, a project that reflects Gronkowski's commitment to the community alongside Hurley.