Gronkowski noted that he is still mulling his options, but if he does decide to play in his 12th season in the NFL in 2022, he confirmed it will be with the Bucs.

Will Rob Gronkowski play in 2022?

There was a moment earlier in the offseason where it seemed future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski's return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was going to be announced at any moment.

Will Rob Gronkowski come back to the NFL?

"Right now, I'm not ready to get back out on that field," Gronkowski told TMZ Sports. "I'm not ready to commit to the game of football right now."

Is Rob Gronkowski in the NFL still?

Gronk first retired from football after the 2018 season, his ninth with the New England Patriots, but unretired the following offseason to join Brady and a stacked roster in Tampa Bay.

Is Rob Gronkowski playing next season?

In a brief interview with TMZ Sports, TE Rob Gronkowski says he is not ready to commit to playing football in 2022.

Is Rob Gronkowski still a free agent?

There is also an angle for Gronkowski's agent, Rosenhaus, to play his cards close to the vest. The four-time super bowl champion is currently a free agent after playing on a one-year, $8 million deal in 2021.

Is Gronk coming back to the Bucs 2022?

The irreverent Bucs tight end made the statement during a Las Vegas beach party. Until he makes a definitive statement — or signature — regarding his future, every Rob Gronkowski sound bite regarding the 2022 season will make news.

Is Rob Gronkowski retiring?

It also will play a major role in free agency and with Gronkowski. Gronkowski has played with Brady for every season of his career. The two spent nine seasons with the Patriots together before Gronkowski announced his retirement. He would only miss the 2019 season before returning in 2020.

Is Gronk under contract?

Gronkowski is coming off a one-year, $10 million contract he signed to remain with Tampa Bay following the club's Super Bowl LV title.

What does Brady mean?

Brady- comes from the Greek bradýs, meaning “slow, heavy.”