Rob Gronkowski became a legend in New England during his nine seasons with the Patriots in which he won three Super Bowls and became one of the greatest tight ends to ever play the game.
Now he has moved on – and back into the NFL – to a new team after the Patriots traded him to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, reuniting him with his good buddy Tom Brady, who is also pretty good at football.
Gronk and Brady, who have a combined nine rings, will now look lead a new franchise to the Super Bowl in 2020. But he took some time on Thursday to thank Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and Patriots fans everywhere for all they did for him during his time with the franchise.
First and foremost, I want to thank the Patriots Organization for everything over the last 10 years. Without Mr. Kraft and Coach Belichick taking a chance on me in the 2010 draft, I wouldn’t be sitting here in this position in life, THANK YOU both as well my former teammates for everything over the years. .
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New England Patriot Fans, you guys have been nothing but amazing. I love you guys and appreciate your constant support for me big time over the last 10 years (even during retirement). THANK YOU all so much, the memories are incredible #PatsNation. .
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I am beyond excited for this new chapter in my life. It’s an opportunity I will certainly not take for granted. I said it from the beginning that I wouldn’t come back to the game unless I’m feeling it, feeling healthy, and feeling ready to play. Taking a year off was hands down the best decision I made, not just in my career, but also for my health and well-being, and I would do that all over again.
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And now my fire is back. I am grateful for this new chapter of my career. I’m pumped to get down to Tampa, meet my new teammates, work hard, have a blast doing it, and give it my all this season!! I’m back and ready to lay a smack! #GoBucs!! ARRR!!!
Here’s the Instagram post:
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