Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIApril 9, 2022
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Rob said that if he decides to return to the league in 2022, he will be with the Buccaneers.

If I do play football, it would definitely be with the Bucs, he told Lanae Brody of People at rehearsals for the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, which he is hosting Saturday.

He would have the support of his girlfriend, a television host and model.

She supports me, I think, I think she wants me to go back.

Tom Brady would appear to be one of the biggest steps toward a return for Gronkowski. The quarterback retired after 40 days. The duo played together in New England from 2010 to 18 and won five titles and three Super Bowls.

When Brady signed with the Bucs in 2020, he came back to the game after retirement. They won another Super Bowl together.

The Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl after the Bucs fell to them in the divisional round. Despite missing five games, the 32-year-old had 55 catches for 800 yards and six touchdown during the regular season.

The current tight end depth chart in the area consists of Codey McElroy and Cameron Brate.