New England Patriots star tight end and former Arizona Wildcat Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement from football in an Instagram post on Sunday.
A five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time Super Bowl champion, Gronkowski was one of the most dominant tight ends in the NFL since he was drafted by the Patriots in the second round in 2010.
Nevertheless, injuries have often plagued his career. He won the 2014 Comeback Player of the Year award after tearing his ACL and MCL the season prior.
This season, though, Gronkowski’s ability to dominate on the field diminished.