Rob Gronkowski Agrees to Return to the NFL to Play for Tampa Bay With Tom Brady

Rob Gronkowski, currently retired from the New England Patriots, has agreed to return to the NFL as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as part of a trade.

Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots speaks to the press during the New England Patriots Media Availability for Super Bowl LII at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., on Feb. 1, 2018. Elsa/Getty Images

Tight end Rob Gronkowski, who is currently retired from the New England Patriots, has agreed to return to the NFL as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as part of a trade, according to Gronkowski’s agent.

“Pending the physical, Rob has agreed to play for Tampa this season,” agent Drew Rosenhaus told CNN. “He will honor his current contract at this time.”