Rob Gronkowski has appeared of retired life before, however he's shutting the door on it happening again. Gronkowski first retired in 2019 after 9 seasons with the New England Patriots and also it lasted one year.  The previous tight end came out of retirement to reunite with former quarterback Tom Brady on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before retiring again in 2022.  Gronkowski stated for him, 3 times isn't the charm. Posted 1 Month Ago Deandre Hopkins Landing Spots Bucs QB Competition Hopkins Newteam Top 10 QBs NFL Owners Approve Modification To Fair Catch Regulation On Kickoffs Tom Brady Purchases Minority Stake in Raiders JJ Watt Interview Travis Kelce Meeting Alabama Lands Ex Notre Dame Qb Tyler Buchner From Transfer Site Joey Doorperson Jr.  Signs Up With SI Ahead of NFL Draft "There's no possibility  [of appearing of retired life] anymore," Gronkowski informed TMZ.  "I'm happily retired.  I in fact got pickleball. "Gronkowski was still playing well in 2021, capturing 55 passes for 802 backyards and six goals Buccaneers Salute to Service Hoodie.  But Gronkowski turns 34 this year and also has actually had lots of injuries, so it's unsurprising for him to close the door on a potential return.