ESPN.com · Apr 22, 2020
Rob Gronkowski trade grades: Did the Bucs just pull off some Patriots magic?
The Buccaneers added one future Hall of Famer this offseason when they signed away Tom Brady from the Patriots. On Tuesday, they made a stunning move to add another, as the rights to retired tight end Rob Gronkowski were traded with a seventh-round pick to Tampa Bay for a fourth-round selection. Gronk is coming out of retirement to join up with his favorite quarterback for another ride. This one's just on a pirate ship.
Let's grade this deal and get a sense of what Gronkowski might do with the Buccaneers after a year of rest:
Patriots trade Rob Gronkowski to Buccaneers
New England Patriots get: 2020 fourth-round pick (No. 139)