The New England Patriots already lost quarterback Tom Brady this offseason and even though tight end Rob Gronkowski retired, he decided to make a comeback, but not with the Pats.
The Patriots did get something for Gronkowski unlike Brady, but Gronk requested a trade to the Buccaneers to reunite with the QB and that exact roster move went down on Tuesday.
Per various reports, the Gronkowski was dealt to the Bucs for a fourth rounder and seventh rounder at the upcoming NFL Draft. Gronkowski already even passed a physical with the Bucs, so the move is close to be already official. Patriots Wire reports that Gronk had been putting on weight to make return to football.
At this point, Brady has already paid dividends for the Bucs as he’s helped them fetch Gronkowski. The Bucs have a superior offense growing, with the likes of receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin and tight ends Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard, but Howard might be on the trading block now. Regardless, Brady has much better help around him next season as opposed to what the Patriots had in 2019.
Gronkowski spent the 2019 season in retirement, but had 47 catches, 682 yards and three touchdowns in his final season in New England.
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