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Ex-49ers star Vernon Davis announces retirement in Gronk’s pre-Super Bowl feature

Vernon Davis announced during a Super Bowl pregame video skit featuring fellow former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski that he is retired.

It was a strange way to hang ’em up, but then again, there’s no easy way to do it.

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“We’re in Miami, land of retirement. So I brought my retirement crew down with me,” Gronkowski said. “James Harrison … Vernon Davis.”

“That’s right, I’m retired,” Davis said.

Miss Cheryl, Gronkowski’s former school nurse, joined the crew — and she brought snacks.

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