Gronkowski retires: How the sports world reacted on social media
Adam Schefter says Rob Gronkowski’s injuries took a toll on his body and he wanted to enter the next phase of his life. (1:42)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement on Sunday, capping a colorful nine-year career which saw “Gronk” dominate on the field and at the postgame party. Needless to say, reaction to the news came quick on social media. Here are some of the reaction to the retirement of a likely Hall of Famer.
The other goat 🐐 #gronk pic.twitter.com/FzCfT38BjR
Gronk dancing into retirement as a 3-time Super Bowl champ like… (via @thecheckdown) pic.twitter.com/nsKKgdaExq
Happy retirement big fella @RobGronkowski , one of the best ever TE’s
Congrats on an incredible career @RobGronkowski. One of the best to ever do it. Best wishes on whatever comes next!
@RobGronkowski the utmost pleasure watching you dominate throughout your career. Thank you for paving the way and showing what it takes to be great!! #RESPECT
Never forget the time Gronk threw Sergio Brown out the club. pic.twitter.com/mNZ586PNhb
Gronk one of the most dominant players to put on a helmet. Amazing career.
thank youu for the amazing moments @RobGronkowski 🐐💯
@RobGronkowski congrats to one of the best to ever do it! So dope to see you go out on your time. Good luck on ur continued success brother! Ps u never gave me that fade back from the super bowl! 😂🤷🏾♂️
Man Gronk changed the game. Respectfully, there is no Kelce/Ertz/Graham/Olson types without Gronk… https://t.co/oeHUrvZ4Hf
For 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 what’s next. See you in canton
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