The date is looming for Rob Gronkowski. It’s unclear if he has that date circled or not, but it seems the New England Patriots sure do.
Gronkowski has until Nov. 30, the business day before the Week 13 game (which for the Patriots is against the Houston Texans), to request reinstatement after he retired following the Super Bowl. If he were to do that, the Patriots have the option of activating him or keeping him on the retired/reserve list.
It’s clear if he were to request it, the Patriots (8-1) would honor it. Owner Robert Kraft went on NFL Network last month saying “there is still hope for us with Gronk.