Rob Gronkwoski made it official when he announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday in an Instagram post.
The news led to Tom Brady, Julian Edelman and other current and former teammates wishing the former tight end well. Gronkowski put together a stellar nine-year career that likely will get him to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Gronkowski, 29, won three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots and five AFC Championships. He quickly became a fan favorite with his touchdown celebrations and humorous press conferences, so it’s not a surprise the world of Twitter were both happy and sad No. 87 decided to hang up the cleats.
There also were some notable names who took to Twitter to wish the best for Gronk.
The fiesta will last forever.
Thank you, @RobGronkowski! pic.twitter.com/pERReVc0Bq— Wally (@Wally97) March 24, 2019
— Steve Harrison (@The2020) March 24, 2019
I'm not a Pats fan, but I can respect greatness. Rob Gronkowski was the best TE over the last 5-6 years. Good for him to retire on his terms. #GRONK
— Johannes Schneider (@jocoolwu) March 24, 2019
— teeeeejjjjjayyyyyyy (@tmajr3) March 24, 2019
thank youu for the amazing moments @RobGronkowski 🐐💯
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) March 24, 2019
Still shook from his 53-yd TD against the Saints in 2017.
Hats off to you @RobGronkowski
— SaintsNOW (@SaintsNOW) March 24, 2019
Today, we mourn. Tomorrow, we’re on to the regular season.
— Chris Burns (@chrisburns2390) March 24, 2019
Damn he really gonna get the first legend card in madden 20. 🐐
— Ty (@ItsTyruss) March 24, 2019
Jets fans: pic.twitter.com/14NUvAcurg
— C.J. (@csaputo824) March 24, 2019
