Following the same season that his record for most receiving yards by a tight end was broken, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has announced his retirement. Gronkowski made the announcement via his instagram page.
Gronkowski was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft and made himself a household name the moment he set foot on the field in his 2010 rookie season. Paired with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, the two were a lethal offensive force, winning three Super Bowls and Gronkowski getting into the Pro Bowl five times during his career.