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Retired Rob Gronkowski could make New England Patriots return in the future, says his agent

Rob Gronkowski has retired after nine NFL seasons
Image: Rob Gronkowski has retired after nine NFL seasons

Rob Gronkowski could return to the New England Patriots despite announcing his retirement from the NFL, according to his agent.

Gronkowski decided to call time on his career on Sunday after nine NFL seasons that saw him win three Super Bowl titles with the Patriots, the most recent of which came against the Los Angeles Rams last month.

But the 29-year-old's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, has suggested Gronkowksi might come back for a few games if he was asked by Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Image: Gronkowski celebrates the Patriots' Super Bowl win over the LA Rams

Rosenhaus told ESPN's Get Up! on Monday: "Rob is 29 years old. He's still a very young man.

"It wouldn't shock me if he has a change of heart, if he feels great and he decides that he wants to play football.

"But this is just me talking. This isn't Rob. And I don't want to create any unnecessary expectations.

"Rob is a very unique personality. If the team was struggling or they needed him at some point next year, and let's just say hypothetically Tom Brady gave him a call and said 'Rob, I need you,' I wouldn't be shocked if he came back to play a few games.

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"That's all. It was just a suggestion. I couldn't let go without leaving that in Rob's ear. Hey listen, Jason Witten did it.

"Witten [is] another Hall of Fame tight end; he took the year off and decided to come back.

"He pretty much told me he's done with football at this point and he's ready to move on with his life, and football is really a thing in the past.

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"But young guys, they can change their mind. You never know."

Gronkowski, who turns 30 in May, has battled back and knee and missed 29 games in his career and had openly pondered retirement last offseason.

Many reports have said the tight end has his eyes on an acting career in Hollywood, while some expect him to go into wrestling after he made a WWE appearance in 2017.

Rob Gronkowski is no stranger to the WWE ring, having been in one as an unofficial competitor at WrestleMania 33
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Asked what Gronkowski plans to do next, Rosenhaus said, "Nothing. A lot of fun. A lot of rest. Good times. Relaxation. Partying. Being himself. Being Gronk.

"Eventually we could see him doing TV, acting, a whole number of things. Appearances. Endorsements. He's one of the biggest personalities.

"He won't disappear. He's going to have fun for a while, but he'll be back in the limelight in the near future, I believe."